Workshop
On Governance - Sample Training Modules
Table
of Contents
- Purpose
- Workshop
Objectives
- Process
- Overview
of Agenda Content and ScheduleSchedule
A. Governance
- Building a Solid Foundation
- Why
organizations exist
- Three
basic tasks/functions essential to achieving purpose of organization
- Putting
governance in perspective
- What
is Governance?
- Comparison
of governance and management
- Role
clarity for board, management and staff
- Board
role
- Committees
- Executive
Director role
- Case
Scenario: Transitions for growing organizations
- Signs
of a Board in Trouble
- Network
governance
B. Board
Development & Management
- Recruiting
and retaining board members
- Case
Scenario: Recruitment and Retention
- Orientation
- Strategies
for developing board leaders
- Creating
an environment conducive to learning and creativity
- Managing
the board and it's work
- Decision
Making
- Keys
to Success
- Quick
Check
C. Board
Responsibilities
C.1
Planning
- Articulating
a vision and strategic plan
- Regular
'scanning' of the 'business' environment
- Vision-driven
vs. event-driven planning
- Development
of a long-term business plan/benchmarks for measuring success
- SMART
objectives
C.2
Performance Monitoring & Accountability
- What
to measure
- Focus
on outcomes or results
- Communications
with key stakeholders
- Planning
exercise
C.3
Financial Stewardship
C.4
Human Resources Stewardship
C.5
Community Representation & Advocacy
C.6 Risk Management
HANDOUTS
1.
Major Duties of the Board
2. Due Diligence: Responsibilities of Individual Directors
3. Liabilities of Board Members
4. Executive Director - Sample Job Description
5. Case Scenario A - Transitions for Growing Organizations
6. Managing Meetings Effectively
7. Conflict of Interest - Sample Policy
8. Keys to Success
9. Signs of a Board in Trouble
10. Recruitment and Retention of Board Members
11. Case Scenario B - Recruitment and Retention of Board Members
12. Strategies for Developing Board Leadership
13. Planning Exercise Worksheet
14. Managing Disagreements and Conflicts Constructively
15. Essential Tools and Strategies for Advocacy
