Course overview

This course explores how governors can build a dynamic and effective accountability relationship with their board of directors, and how they can effectively hold their non-executive directors to account for board performance. 

Please note, if you are a governor that is interested in booking on to one of our training courses, please enquire through your Trust contact.

Who is this workshop for?

• All types of governors   

Very informative to compare experiences of governors across different trusts. Perfect balance of information and engaging participant exercises.

   

Governors will gain:

• An understanding of the context for councils of governors to carry out their statutory duty of holding the non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board 
• The opportunity to explore what accountability and holding to account means in practice 
• An appreciation of the need for good ground rules in promoting good relationships 
• The confidence to make appropriate challenges through participating in practical exercises 
• The opportunity to meet and network with governors from other foundation trusts. 

Virtual course format

This course is a full day event running in two sections across one day. The course will be delivered on Zoom. Estimated timings are:  

Section one: 9.30am - 12.30pm  

Section two: 2.00pm - 4.00pm  

Please note this is subject to change.   

Very helpful for understand the parameters of being a governor.

Julia Searle    Public Governor, Queen Victoria Hospital

How to book

Module cost per delegate (ex VAT): £220 

Module cost per delegate (incl. VAT): £264 

Governors should book a place via their Trust contact.

You will need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted.

Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so.

This was a well-balanced course, appropriate for governors with different lengths of experience.

   

In-house training

This course can be delivered exclusively for your council of governors with in-house training and can be tailored to your requirements. Enquire now 

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