Basic Governance for Board Members

INTRODUCTION

This course addresses the most critical concerns that arise when serving on a corporate, non-profit, or volunteer board. This course will provide you with the knowledge you need to avoid making errors and getting into trouble. Most people are unaware of important information such as a member’s legal duties. You may do something entirely regular and be unaware that you are in breach of your duties as a board member.

COURSE METHODOLOGY

This course is designed in the form of workshop which will includes a variety of learning tools to help participants function effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment through various methodologies including;

• Short lectures
• Brainstorming
• Case studies
• Group activities
• Role playing

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The attendees of this Certificate Program will be able to:

• Learn the fundamentals of government.
• Learn about stakeholders and why they are essential.
• Recognize your responsibilities as a board member or director.
• Find out what activities render you responsible.
• Discover framework for board decision making
• Learn how to keep out of trouble..

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?

• Board professionals
• Board members
• Chair persons
• Board secretaries
• Top level managers
• Anyone who is seeking improvement in skills for enhanced performance and career development

TARGETED SKILLS

• Leading and supervising
• Deciding and initiating action
• Persuading and influencing
• Presenting and communicating
• Analytical thinking
• Formulating concepts and strategies
• Planning and organizing
• Achieving goals and objectives
• Governance
• Administrative action