Introduction to the Duties of a Director (Governance 101) May 2022

Description

Facilitated by TorquePoint’s Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy (torquepoint.co.nz) 

This half day course is for anyone considering becoming a director, about to join a board or those who have recently become a director. 

The session is interactive and will provide practical exercises to enhance your governance skills and experience. A mock board meeting will give participants a hands on experience and attendees will be provided with a set of board templates that can be adapted for their own use. 

The session covers:
•Governance vs management
•Strategy vs Operations
•Board and CEO (or GM or MD) relationship
•Duties of a director including legislative and regulatory obligations
•Board papers – getting the information you need to make good decisions
•Assessing Risk
•Budget processes
•Managing conflicts of interest
•Good board practice – policies and procedures 

Morning tea will be provided.