|  BUSINESS CHALLENGE
The measure of performance of directors and boards of all organisations is that they continually enhance the performance of the organisation while recognising their legal obligations and ensuring their accountabilities are carried out. The challenge to every director is in the application and practice of governance in this increasingly complex and demanding environment. The purpose of the Good Governance Practice programme is to equip directors, and aspiring directors, to address those challenges.
 TARGET AUDIENCE
Those who are and aspire to be directors, trustees and committee members of significant bodies such as major clubs, closely held companies and trusts.
 LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this programme, it is expected you will have the tools to be able to;
- Enhance your knowledge and understanding of the role, responsibilities and accountabilities of being a director, board member or trustee of any organisation
- Build your confidence in your role and understand how to improve your effectiveness as a director, board member, trustee of any organisation
- Be in a position to contribute to improving the effectiveness of any board of which you are a member
- Be a more effective director and gain more satisfaction from the role
- Be able to minimise the risk of personal liability
 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme will include mini lectures, case studies and scenarios, discussion and questions. Self assessment takes place through the scenarios and cases dealt with during the programme. Comprehensive notes will be provided to participants.
- The role and key functions of governance
- Governance versus management
- Directors’ duties, responsibilities and accountabilities
- The practice of good governance today
- Governance in the various sectors
- The board and how a good board functions
- The role of the chairman
- The board’s role in direction, strategy and strategic goals
- The management of risk
- Board meetings and committees
- Measuring and monitoring performance
- Board decision making and audit responsibilities
- Addressing the problems of dysfunctional boards
- Managing the chief executive
- Board, chairman, director, chief executive relationships
- Evaluating board, chairman and director performance
 IN-COMPANY OPTION
NZIM will partner with you to deliver a customised programme for your organisation. NZIM partner with some of New Zealand’s leading organisations, to deliver high quality learning programmes, designed to meet specific organisational needs.
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