This course explores governance from the perspective of executives: those responsible for leading the organisation day-to-day, translating strategy into action, and providing the assurance boards need to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. How do you develop a positive working relationship with your board (esp. your chair)? How do you draft an effective board report? How do you design KPIs that measure what you value and drive improvement rather than encouraging poor behaviours and unintended consequences? How do you get the most out of board meetings?
Drawing on CST's governance thought leadership and practical examples from across the sector, we will explore how executive leaders can increase the ROI on governance, support good decision-making, build effective relationships with trustees, create meaningful assurance, and maintain clear accountability throughout the organisation. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the behaviours and systems that enable governance to add value rather than create bureaucracy and fluffload.
Who is it for?
This course is for people in the following roles in trusts of all sizes:
- CEOs, CFOs, COOs and other executive leaders
- Governance professionals who support executive leaders
What you will gain:
- How to build productive, trusting relationships with boards and committees
- How to distinguish governance from management, and navigate the space between them
- How to create assurance: reporting, data, and performance indicators that support effective strategic decision making
- How to support trustees to stay focused on strategy, stewardship, risk, and educational outcomes
- Greater confidence in working with boards during challenge, scrutiny, and difficult decisions
Course leader
12:30 pm
28 Jan 2027 11:00 am to
12:30 pm
04 Feb 2027 11:00 am to
12:30 pm
- Member price: £280 +VAT
- Non-member price: £340 +VAT
