Boards exist to control and direct the organization in the best interests of members. To be successful, directors need to understand the duties, functions and powers that define their role and how to implement their role via the CEO. Ensuring sound processes, such as accessing information and holding quality board meetings are important contributors to overall success. Directors must also have the personal characteristics to work effectively in a governance team that shares mutual obligations, risks and opportunities.

Typically program content would include:

1. What governance is and why it is important
2. The role of the board
3. The primary challenges that determine board success or failure
4.  The duties of directors
5. The powers available to directors
6. The main functions of the board and how to:
1. Establish a performance based relationship with the CEO
2. Monitor organizational performance and compliance  
3. Develop and implement policy
4. Think strategically and set strategy
5. Govern financials
6. Pursue opportunities and minimize risks
7. How to differentiate the roles of the board and the CEO
8. The processes that support effective board performance:
1. Building the board’s long term calendar
2. Running effective board meetings
3. Ensuring effective reporting to the board
4. The effectiveness of board structures and committees
9. The role of the chairperson
10. How to develop and use board review techniques to improve performance
11. How boards identify and resolve barriers to their future success

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