| Governance for Chairs |
Governance for Chairs has been designed specifically for Chairs of
trusts and foundations by our governance expert Graeme Nahkies who will also facilitate the day. It can be taken as a stand-alone module or as a two-day workshop in conjunction with the Investment Level 2 module.
In this workshop you will
The cost to attend Governance for Chairs is $450 (Philanthropy New Zealand members) and $650 (non-members).
If you choose to add the Investment Level 2 module (Wednesday 12 October), the cost is $675 (members) and $965 (non-members). Prices exclude GST.
The workshop will be followed by drinks and dinner at Ortega hosted by AMP Capital. Please indicate on your registration form whether you will attend.
In this workshop you will
- explore the various dimensions of the Chair’s role.
- help you to understand what makes a Chair successful and explore some of the tools that will help you achieve success.
- share and learn from participants’ experience.
| Session 1 |
Session 2 |
 Introductions What kind of leadership does a board need? The challenges of group leadership and
collective decision making |
Defining and organising the board's work Using high leverage tools to ensure the
board adds value Defining reality; achieving 'good'; keeping focused on results
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| Session 3 | Session 4 |
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Helping the board to get its work done –
leading effective meetings Managing board dynamics (culture,
behaviour, status differences etc) Stakeholder engagement
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Supporting the Board/CE/staff relationships Management reporting to the board Wrap-up discussion
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The cost to attend Governance for Chairs is $450 (Philanthropy New Zealand members) and $650 (non-members).
If you choose to add the Investment Level 2 module (Wednesday 12 October), the cost is $675 (members) and $965 (non-members). Prices exclude GST.
The workshop will be followed by drinks and dinner at Ortega hosted by AMP Capital. Please indicate on your registration form whether you will attend.
Feedback from Governance for Chairs 2015
"...day provided a useful and timely refresher. Also a great opportunity to discuss some of the challenges faced by Chairs in a sector in which I am on a steep learning curve"
"Well-organised and worthwhile attending"
"...useful for prospective Chairs to attend this training"
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