Governance 101 online training

In this programme you’ll learn the fundamentals of governance, which can be applied to any organisation and are particularly relevant to not-for-profits. This programme is based on the sport and recreation governance framework and uses the resources available on the Sport New Zealand website. There’s more than one right way to govern, so these modules focus on the key principles that are applicable no matter which context or governance model you are working within.

Focusing on

• Clarity of purpose and setting outcomes
• The board as genuine governors - acting as a layer of ownership rather than a layer of management
• Being accountable for the use of time and money

Course Includes

Module 1 "What's my job?"

• The role of the director

Module 2 "What's our job?"

• The board's strategic role

Module 3 "Who does the job?"

• Recruiting and inducting for the board

Module 4 "Let's meet"

• How to prepare for and participate in a board meeting

Module 5 "Who do we work for?"

• Board accountability, ethics and integrity

Module 6 "What's next?"

• Resources, tools and advice to help put better governance into practice

Module 7 Short assessment

• Short learning check to confirm you've understood critical learnings from the programme.

Who is Governance 101 for?

• Aimed at not-for-profit directors on "Governance Boards". Generally this is where there is a logical governance/staff separation.
• All directors on these boards, even experienced practitioners will find the refresher useful.
• Chief executives and senior staff.
• The modules are broadly generic with limited sport specificity. They are available to the wider NFP sector.

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