GOVERNANCE FUNDAMENTALS
Register your interest for the Ashburton Governance Essentials Workshop
WORKSHOP DATE: Tuesday 5th December 2023
TIME: 8.30am-5.00pm
LOCATION: Ashburton
REGISTRATION
To register your interest or enquire about board member governance workshops, 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.
MAYFIELD GROUP - GOVERNANCE FUNDAMENTALS COURSES
GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• New or aspiring directors
• Sitting directors looking to further their professional development
• Those reporting or interacting with a board i.e CEO's, CFO's and H&S officers
• Those sitting on committees or in a Managing Director capacity
WORKSHOP CONTENT
WORKSHOP CONTENT
This board member training is designed to provide new and aspiring directors a basic understanding of the fundamentals of governance best practice. This is particularly useful for those who are seeking greater clarity around the role of directors and how effective boards lead to higher-performing organisations.
Participants will be networking with like-minded individuals, as well as directors from some of New Zealand’s most influential organisations. Content includes:
Introduction to governance and different governing structures
The role of the board/governance
Difference between governance, management and representation
Overview of director duties, obligations and general legislation affecting directors (Companies Act, HSWA etc)
Overview of finance, strategy and risk from directors’ perspective
Effective board practices and processes I.e., foundational documents, agendas, minutes, meeting structures, workplans
Board dynamics and culture
The future of governance, board successions planning and ongoing professional development
