MAYFIELD GOVERNANCE COURSES
Mayfield Group's governance courses are targeted at new and aspiring governors, as well as current sitting board members.
Our team of highly experienced facilitators, contributors and coaches equip participants with the key skills required to make more effective contributions on a board.
Our programmes are structured around the four themes of governance: Risk, legal, strategy and finance.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Our six-month governance course includes:
2 x three-day workshops in Auckland
One-on-one coaching with a Mayfield coach to define your goals - and how you plan to achieve them
Monthly online group tutorials, focused on case studies where a board has faced significant challenges
GOVERNANCE PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
Mayfield Group’s board governance training is designed to give participants the confidence to start making more effective contributions around the board table.
Programme content includes:
Gain further insights into governance and differentiate the roles of governance and management.
Understand the fundamentals of governance best practice within different governance types and structures.
Increase your understanding around future themes affecting boards such as diversity, cybersecurity, legislation and technologies.
Develop your leadership skills and confidence.
Network with like-minded individuals and be part of the programme alumni.
Grow your potential with coaching sessions designed to plot your governance journey.
THE FOUR THEMES OF MAYFIELD’S GOVERNANCE COURSES
RISK
Participants do a deep-dive on the risk management process, including risk tolerance, risk appetite and an analysis of a risk matrix.
We look at the top 10 trending global risks and the role of the audit and risk committee.
LEGAL
We explain a director’s obligations to the Companies Act, Resource Management Act, Building Act, the Health and Safety Act, and the Treaty of Waitangi.
STRATEGY
Participants learn about the role of the board in strategy, and how to develop and implement strategies alongside management. We use case studies with a focus on different types of strategies.
We look at how a board’s relationship with management can influence the culture of an organisation.
FINANCE
Participants review annual reports and learn how to read the numbers to get a gauge on a business’ performance.
We look at the information directors need to focus on to get a full view of the company and how it’s operating year on year.
REGISTRATION AND FUNDING
Course fees cover general course-related expenses including meals, materials, mentoring and coaching. Travel and accommodation are not included.
To register your interest or enquire about programme fees, please fill out the enquiry form.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR PROGRAMME FUNDING?
Mayfield Group is a registered service provider with the Regional Business Partner Network. This partnership enables individuals and businesses we work to to apply for funding for to attend a Mayfield governance programme. Find out if your business is eligible.
FACILITATORS, CONTRIBUTORS AND COACHES
Mayfield’s governance programme contributors are highly experienced board members, coaches and facilitators.
MAYFIELD HAS WELCOMED WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS FROM:
PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK
“Outstanding course content. Our cohort gelled particularly well by the second workshop which really added to the learning environment.
Fantastic presentations by Alison Posa, Bruce Hassall and Janine Smith.”
— RHONDA, GOVERNANCE COURSE PARTICIPANT
“Excellent course, very well put together and great input from guest speakers. I was apprehensive joining the course initially however very pleased that I did. I have gained a huge amount of knowledge and feel that my personal growth has been huge.”
— CAMERON, GOVERNANCE COURSE PARTICIPANT