Course overview

This course helps governors work confidently and effectively in posing effective questions to hold the non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board. Listening skills and questioning styles are explored, along with how to frame effective questions and challenge within the context of the governor role. 

Who is this training for?

• For all types of governors
• 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.

Always good to hear and share experiences with other governors across the different Trusts. I had several takeaways in which I can use to improve how I do things as well as things I can share with other governors so that we can have better Council of Governors meetings. Thank you

   

Learning objectives:

• An overview of the governance of foundation trusts and the statutory duties of governors 
• An understanding of the importance of questioning, listening, and challenging as a governor 
• An opportunity for governors to self-reflect on their own experience and style of listening and questioning along with considering potential changes in approach 
• Confidence in holding the non-executive directors to account effectively
• The opportunity to meet and network with governors from other foundation trusts.

I continue to be very impressed by the standards of the courses you provide.

James Hamilton-Andrews    Service user governor, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

On the day

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: 2.00-4.00pm  

Please note this is subject to change.   

Really enjoyed the course and took a lot away from it.  Massive thanks to the trainers and administrators for the good content and a very well run course.

   

How to book

Module cost per delegate (ex VAT): £220

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

You 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 need to create an account if you have not already done so.  

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

In-house training

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

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