Are you a board member or senior leader struggling to excel in your governance role? Whether you’re new to the board, finding it difficult to differentiate between governance and management responsibilities, or an experienced member seeking to enhance your effectiveness, our course is built for you. We understand your challenges in navigating your responsibilities and the importance of clear role distinctions.
Our training is designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills with the essential tools needed to effectively govern your organization. You’ll gain clarity and confidence in your governance role, learn to boost your board’s efficiency and impact, and easily navigate complex governance issues. We’ll help you understand your roles and responsibilities, allowing you to lead more effectively. Ultimately, we aim to transform your board into a high-performing, impactful body that drives organizational success.
What you will learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Develop a holistic view of your role and responsibilities: understand exactly what you should be doing as a board member or leader, making your job easier and the organizational more impactful
Essential governance toolkit: learn about the must-have tools for good governance, to meet your organization’s needs
Boosting ethical practices: elevate your organization’s standards, ensuring you’re not just following rules, but setting a positive example to your staff and the wider sector
Growing confidence in your position: feel more assured in your role, allowing you to contribute ideas and make decisions with conviction
Practical skills for real-world challenges: gain skills to address strategic issues with expertise
How you will learn
Format
Live online
Effort
3 hrs/per week
Duration
3.5 weeks
Certificate
Digital
Humentum’s training prioritizes learner engagement through expert-led, practical sessions. Our facilitators bring sector-specific knowledge, offering tools and insights directly applicable to your work. The course encourages collaborative learning through discussions and group activities. The program features live webinars, each about 120 minutes long, complemented by video content and discussion forums. You’ll need to log in at scheduled times for these interactive sessions. We estimate a weekly time commitment of approximately eight hours, which may vary based on your learning pace and prior experience. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough understanding of the material while allowing flexibility for different learning styles.
You can find out more about our online training platform by watching the following video:
Who should attend
Board of Directors
Board of Trustees
Executive/Senior Management Teams
This course is most relevant to NGOs with more than 12-15 staff, or an annual budget greater than USD 350,000.
If you’re still not sure if this course is right for you, feel free tocontact us and we can help!
Agenda
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Webinar 1: Introduction to Governance
What is Governance?
Corporate vs. Nonprofit Governance
Principles of Good Governance
Good vs. Poor Governance
Governance Responsibility
Webinar 2: Governance Models
Governance Framework
Understanding Governance Models
What is a Governance Model?
Good Governance Model Qualities
Why is a Governance Model Important?
Governance Model Types
Advisory Board Governance Model
Patron Governance Model
Cooperative Governance Model
Management Team Model
Policy Board Model
Constituent Representative Model
Choosing a Governance Model
Hybrid Models
The Governance Manual
Contents of a Governance Manual
Importance of a Governance Manual
Other Governance Documents
Webinar 3: Board and Directors
Understanding Boards
Roles & Responsibilities of the Board
Board Composition
Board Skills and Competencies
Board Charter and Workplan
Board vs. Senior Management
Directors (Executive and Non-Executive/Independent)
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