About the Program
Elevate your influence and leadership impact. Are you looking to optimize board operations or refine your decision-making skills? This program empowers you to foster collaboration, enhance transparency, and drive accountability.
With insights from industry experts and interactive case studies, you’ll gain the practical expertise needed to guide your board and organization to success. Develop a deeper understanding of strategic oversight, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to address today’s governance challenges.
🕑 2-day Program
🗓 May 14 – May 15, 2025
📍Miles S. Nadal Management Centre (Hybrid)
💵 $1,950 CAD (+HST)
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PROGRAM CONTENT
Module 1: Foundations of Non-Profit and Public Sector Governance
Content:
- Roles and responsibilities of non-profit and public sector boards
- Principles of good governance in the non-profit and public sectors
- Legal and fiduciary duties of board members
- Strategic Planning in the public and private sectors
Expected Learning:
- Understand the fundamental purpose of non-profit and public sector boards
- Recognize the key principles that guide effective public sector governance
- Identify the legal and ethical duties of board members
Module 2: Board Operations and Effectiveness
Content:
- Board composition and recruitment
- Roles of the board chair, committees, and individual members
- Effective meeting management and decision-making processes
- Accountable Performance monitoring and Succession Planning
Expected Learning:
- Learn best practices for board structure and member selection
- Understand the distinct roles within a board
- Develop skills for running efficient and productive board meetings
Module 3: Strategic Governance and Risk Management
Content:
- Financial oversight and budgeting in the non-profit and public sectors
- Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
- Stakeholder identification and engagement strategies for public reporting and transparency requirements
- Making informed Decisions
Expected Learning:
- Gain tools for effective strategic planning and oversight
- Understand key financial concepts relevant to non-profit and public sector boards
- Develop a framework for comprehensive risk management
Module 4: Ethical Leadership in Action
Content:
- Crisis management and business continuity planning
- Stakeholder Engagement and Community Relations
- Emerging trends in governance (e.g., ESG considerations)
- Board simulation to apply the course learnings
Expected Learning:
- Learn techniques for effective stakeholder engagement
- Understand non-profit and public sector reporting obligations
- Collaborate with other team members to manage a non-profit crisis with effective public relations and communications
Program Highlights
2 Days of Focused Learning
Rich, immersive training designed to build your governance expertise quickly and effectively.
Actionable Governance Tools
Learn practical frameworks to strengthen accountability, manage risks, and enhance decision-making.
Expert Insights
Gain real-world perspectives and strategies from leading governance professionals and industry experts.
Digital Badge
Receive an authentic digital badge from Canada’s top-ranked business school
Who will Benefit?
Aspiring and Current Members of Non-Profit or Public Boards
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge needed to step into your first board role with confidence and purpose.
Aspiring Governance Professionals
Learn how to contribute effectively to boards, aligning governance decisions with your organization’s mission and values.
Completion Benefits
After completing the program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the top-ranked business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
ARE YOU READY?
Register now to elevate your board contributions and unlock your leadership potential.