Board Governance
Can you afford not to do it right the first time? An employer survey conducted by a national consulting firm found that the majority of new supervisors and managers have no formal education or training in managing people. Based on good performance, they were promoted; then, without guidance, they were left to manage by trial and error or by reacting to a ‘gut’ feeling. Even more problematic, some supervisors will avoid their management responsibilities altogether as they are unsure of their legal and management rights.
Successful supervisors and managers have been trained on best practice management skills. They have been taught how to communicate effectively and have been given the guidelines and knowledge on how to approach employee issues. Successful supervisors and managers understand and know that they can become effective through learning and practicing proven management approaches and methods.
In this program, you will learn what your fiduciary responsibilities and obligations are as a supervisor. Learn that as a manager of people, your first and foremost responsibility is to lead your team. Learn how to achieve this by developing your supervisory toolbox. Effective supervisors know when it is appropriate to use a different tool – to discipline, to coach and to motivate, or to mentor an employee – depending on the situation. Learn and apply these skills consistently and you too will gain the confidence and respect as an effective ‘Manager of People.’
Program Content
Board Governance
- The board-executive relationship
- The value of a policy governance model
- Developing effective policies
- Self-evaluation for the board and its members
- A performance appraisal process for the CEO
- The orientation of new members
Rules of Conduct
- Inter-board relationships
- Board executive relationships
- The importance of by-laws
- Trust and ethics as cornerstones of an effective organization
- How to deal with difficult issues
- Effective communications for board members
- Creating and ensuring effective meetings
Strategic Planning
- Setting direction for the organization
- Roles and responsibilities for development and implementation of the plan
- Developing a vision
- Setting objectives
- Implementing strategies
- Accountability for the outcome
General Information
Why should you attend?
- Small interactive hands-on programs
- Role-playing and simulation of real workplace situations
- Group activities, open discussions and case studies
- Experienced program presenters who are leaders in their field
- Practical content and information that you can use in your everyday work environment
- You will not be pressured to purchase books or videos as all program materials are provided at no additional cost
- Program satisfaction guaranteed!
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and supervisors
- Human resources and Labor relations specialists
- Directors and board members
- Administrators
- Members of the negotiations team
- Future managers, supervisors and those in leadership positions
General Program Information
- Program materials will be provided
- Certificates will be presented upon completion of the program
- Program is in session from 9am to 4 pm
