About this course

Course aim

The aim of this one day workshop is to provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of board members of housing organisations.

What you will learn

By the end of this workshop delegates will have developed an understanding of:

• The importance of getting started quickly – what to read, what to do, who to speak to
• The roles and responsibilities of board members, including a brief overview of the National Housing Federation
• Excellence in Governance code for members
• The legal liabilities of board members
• Managing the paperwork – making it work for you
• Effectiveness at board meetings – asking the challenging questions
• Developing your own skills and knowledge
• The role of the board member outside the organisation.

Course style

Presentation, group work, paired discussion, open discussion, quiz.

Who should attend?

New board members – independent directors, resident members and local authority nominees.

Joining details

We will email you joining details a week before the course date.

Pre-course requirements

None