Course overview

Foundation trust governors attend and often chair a variety of meetings or groups which, when chaired and conducted well, help trusts to achieve their objectives in a timelier manner.

This course explores good practice in the chairing of meetings to help governors to plan, structure and manage meetings effectively.

Who is this training for?

• For all types of governors
• Please note, if you are a governor that is interested in booking on to one of our training courses, please enquire through your Trust contact.

Always good to hear and share experiences with other governors across the different Trusts. I had several takeaways in which I can use to improve how I do things as well as things I can share with other governors so that we can have better Council of Governors meetings. Thank you

   

Learning objectives:

• An opportunity to explore good practice in the chairing of meetings and the common problems areas
• An understanding of the key elements of effective chairing of meetings including:
• being clear about the purpose of the forum
• getting the right membership
• agenda setting
• effective papers
• creating a safe, inclusive environment to allow appropriate debate and decision making.
• A chance to participate in interactive exercises to develop skills in chairing meetings and dealing with difficult behaviour in meetings
• The opportunity to meet and network with governors from other foundation trusts.

“The role play exercise identified some delegates who would make excellent chairs. Everyone was given opportunity to contribute.”

Dorothy Burgess    Public Governor, Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust

On the day

This course is a full day event running in two sections across one day. The course will be delivered on Zoom. Estimated timings are:  

Section one: 9.30am-12.15pm  

Section two: 1.45-4.00pm  

Please note this is subject to change.   

Really enjoyed the course and took a lot away from it.  Massive thanks to the trainers and administrators for the good content and a very well run course.

   

How to book

Module cost per delegate (ex VAT): £220

Module cost per delegate (incl. VAT): £264

You need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted. Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You need to create an account if you have not already done so.  

If you are a governor that is interested in booking on to one of our training courses, please enquire through your Trust contact.

In-house training

This course can be delivered exclusively for your council of governors with in-house training which can be tailored to your requirements. Enquire now

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