Board roles and responsibilities

How to be a great chair: a new on-demand course

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Jun 4, 2024 4:48:34 PM

Together, BoardPro and Grounded Governance bring to the governance sector a new on-demand 'Governance Made Easy Masterclass' course, How to Be a Great Chair.

The online, on-demand course provides an accessible and flexible method of professional development, enabling you to learn at your own convenience and pace.

Who is the course for?

The course has been developed for a diverse range of governance roles, including:

Aspiring board chairs
Current board or committee chairs
Professionals working with boards

What will I learn?

Effective leadership is crucial for any board or committee, and this course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and tools necessary for successful governance.

The course centres around four modules:

Board team leadership
Chairing in meetings
Before and after meetings
Leading as chair beyond meetings

Each module has several chapters that break the knowledge into manageable portions. These chapters cover topics such as chair definitions and responsibilities, the 5Ts of time, tone, talent, teamwork, and traditions, the 3Ps of people, processes, and paperwork, and chairing duties throughout the meeting cycle.

On completion of How to Be a Great Chair, you'll be able to:

Lead with confidence: Develop effective communication skills to lead board and committee meetings with finesse, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among members.
Understand governance principles: Gain a strong understanding of governance principles and best practices, ensuring your board or committee operates ethically and effectively.
Foster collaboration: Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive environment that inspires participation and engagement from all members.
Resolve conflicts: Learn conflict resolution skills to effectively manage disagreements and guide the board or committee towards consensus.

Plus, you'll earn 4.5 CPD hours (accredited by Strategi Group).

What are the benefits of self-paced courses?

With a self-paced course, you are able to fit your learning into your busy schedule, working around your other personal and professional commitments.

The course offers:

Flexible learning: Progress at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits you.
Expert instructor: Learn from an experienced governance practitioner and gain insights from their extensive experience.
Comprehensive curriculum: Dive deep into relevant, important topics with detailed modules and practical resources.
Lifetime access: Revisit the material anytime with unlimited access to all course content.

Enrol today and start your path to mastering the art of chairing a board or committee.

Together, let's make governance enjoyable, effective, and grounded in excellence.

When you're ready here's how BoardPro can help

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