This course gives new and aspiring board members a clear, practical understanding of governance and of their own role. It is built around real board scenarios rather than theory.
What you will cover
- What governance is for, and what good looks like
- Directors' and trustees' legal duties, in plain English
- The roles of the board, chair, executives and company secretary
- Reading board papers and asking effective questions
- Risk, internal control and assurance: the essentials
- Conflicts of interest, ethics and culture
You will leave able to
- Explain your responsibilities and how to meet them
- Prepare for and contribute confidently to board meetings
- Recognise the warning signs of weak governance