Basic Governance for Board Members

🎉 Course Title: Basic Governance for Board Members 🎓

Headline: Know your rights, duties & stay out of trouble.

Course Overview: This course is tailored for individuals who are currently serving on a board as a director or board member, or those considering such a role. It emphasizes the importance of understanding your rights, obligations, and duties within governance to ensure you perform your responsibilities effectively and steer clear of legal troubles.

Why Take This Course? 🚀

• Become Informed: Gain a solid grasp of what governance truly means and its significance in an organization's success.
• Know Your Stakeholders: Learn who influences your decisions and how to engage with them effectively.
• Protect Yourself Legally: Recognize the boundaries of your authority to avoid potential legal issues.
• My: Board Decision Making Framework (ADAPPT): Utilize a unique framework developed by Debi Peverill to guide your decision-making processes.
• Practical Insights: Discover actionable steps to navigate governance with confidence and ease.
• Stay Compliant and Safe: Understand the common pitfalls and how to avoid them, ensuring your service on the board remains unblemished.

Course Content Breakdown: The course is meticulously structured into 3 sections with 11 lectures, each designed to enhance your understanding of governance from various perspectives.

• Section One: The Basics of Governance
• Section Two: Your Role as a Board Member
• Section Three: Legal Considerations and Best Practices

Engaging Learning Experience:

• Interactive Lectures: Engage with video content featuring Debi Peverill, accompanied by slides for a more comprehensive learning experience.
• Real-World Examples: Learn from actual scenarios that illustrate best practices and common mistakes in governance.
• Quizzes After Each Section: Reinforce your knowledge with quizzes at the end of each section to ensure you've grasped the material.
• Comprehensive Learning Resources: Benefit from a course workbook (PDF) and Part 1 of Debi Peverill's book, "Basic Board Governance," which this course is based upon.

Who Should Enroll? This course is perfect for:

• New board members looking to establish a solid foundation in governance.
• Seasoned directors aiming to refine their governance knowledge and practice.
• Volunteers considering board positions who want to understand the legal responsibilities involved.
• Anyone interested in organizational leadership and strategic oversight.

After completing this course, you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to confidently fulfill your role as a board member and uphold the principles of effective governance. Don't leave governance to chance—enroll today and stay out of trouble! 🛡️🌟