Governance Training Inclusions
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Full introduction |
Basics |
Governance fundamentals |
1. What is it and why is it important?
This session will introduce the idea of governance and talk about electing and running a Board. Issues covered include: |
a. Governance: What is governance and why is it important? |
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b. The principles of good governance |
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c. Responsibilities of the Board and directors |
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d. Board composition |
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Governance in practice |
2. The Board’s responsibilities demystified
Learning about the Board’s responsibility to steer and oversee the direction of the organisation and will cover key Board planning responsibilities: |
a. Strategic planning: |
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(i) Basics – what to look for |
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(ii) Implementing strategy for management and monitoring strategy for Boards |
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b. Operational planning basics |
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c. Assets management basics |
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d. CEO appointment, performance management and succession |
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e. Financial oversight: |
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(i) Legal minimum standards explained |
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(ii) Oversight and duties with regard to financial statements and financial reports |
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(iii) Ongoing monitoring of the organisation’s financial health and performance |
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f. Risk management: |
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(i) Basics including an introduction to key risk terminology |
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(ii) Processes for setting and reviewing risk appetite/tolerance |
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Legal |
3. Compliance basics for the community housing sector:
The legal environment community housing organisations operate within and compliance obligations. Topics include: |
a. Key laws to comply with |
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b. Compliance frameworks |
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c. Impacts of non-compliance |
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d. NRSCH compliance |
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Decision-making fundamentals |
4 Understand governance decision-making fundamentals to improve individual and whole of Board performance: |
a. Recognise what makes an effective Board meeting |
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b. Structuring meeting effectively |
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c. Strategies for preparing for and participating in good Board meetings |
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d. Creating the link between Board decisions and management action |
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