Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors/ NEDs
03 October 2024
Aimed at guiding both new and experienced Board Members through the key responsibilities that define their roles. It offers essential knowledge for new board members, making it an ideal resource for induction programs. The session also serves as a refresher for experienced members. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what it means to be an effective director or board member, particularly in the social housing sector in the UK. Key learning points include understanding the duties of directors and how they can contribute to organisational success.
Introduction to Audit and Audit Committes
Audit Committees have become a key element of Board governance within the sector, providing vital assurance to the Board. The basic assurance role of Audit Committees has expanded as activities have become more complex and the importance of technology in delivering services has increased.
Budgeting & Management Information
27 January 2022
This session will look at the key aspects of financial budgets and the role of the board in monitoring the financial information that us presented to them regularly.
Principles of Effective Consultation
9 December 2021
What are the effective methods of consultation? Delivering outcomes is a significant challenge to social housing organisations and these are also scrutinised more closely than ever before.
Introduction To Audit
10 December 2020
This session will consider the general role of ‘audit’ and consider the two main functions that Boards come across – internal and external audit. The session will look at their key roles and responsibilities, especially the major differences between them. Delegates will learn how to get the most out of both functions and there will a general discussion at the end to take questions from delegates if they have any issues regarding their auditors.
What Is Treasury Management?
4 March 2020
Treasury management is often an area that many board members see as a total mystery and full of jargon. This session is intended to dispel many of those myths and present treasury management in a simple format. It is ideal for all board members and officers new to treasury in housing associations.