Transforming Governance webinars and resources
Find the recordings of past webinars, as well as slides from the event, and post event resources.
Making the most of your Board or Oversight Group
Making the most of your Board or Oversight Group
Michelle Wright from Cause4 delivered a workshop focusing on making the most of your board or oversight group as part of the Transforming Governance Programme.
Who was this session for
CEOs, executive & artistic directors, and senior staff of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs).
What does the session cover
- Introduction to governance
- Roles and types of boards
- Effective board/staff collaboration
- Board and staff roles in strategy/delivery
- Getting the best out of Trustees and developing positive organisational culture
- Overcoming relational challenges between staff and Trustees
Recruitment of Trustees and Succession Planning
Recruitment of Trustees and Succession Planning
Ian Joseph from Trustees Unlimited delivered a workshop focusing on recruitment of trustees and succession planning as part of the Transforming Governance Programme.
Who was this session for
Boards, directors, trustees and chairs of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs).
What does the session cover
Understanding the recruitment of Trustees
Responsibilities and obligations
Qualities and skills of good Trustees
Identifying experience/skills gaps
Recruitment strategies for Inclusivity & Relevance and onboarding
Developing Trustees and succession planning
Coaching support and training trustees
Ensuring effective leadership and legacy
Developing and Implementing Inclusivity & Relevance
Developing and Implementing Inclusivity & Relevance
Shonagh Reid from Spotlight Inclusion delivered a workshop focusing on developing and implementing Inclusivity & Relevance as part of the Transforming Governance Programme.
Who was this session for
Boards, trustees, oversight groups and chairs of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs).
What does the session cover
- Understanding terminology (EDI, belonging, access etc. )
- Overview of ACE Inclusivity and Relevance Investment principles
- Including why they are necessary which speaks to context and evidence
- Understanding how we support and challenge Inclusivity and Relevance as part of governance
- Understanding the historical, societal and cultural barriers to inclusion in the arts
- Identifying meaningful Inclusion and Relevance targets, aims, actions and behaviours
- This will include reference to inclusive structures and organisational culture
- Exploring the questions we need to ask to embed Inclusivity and Relevance into our organisations
- Meeting Arts Council England requirements in implementing the Investment Principles
Governance and the Investment Principles
Governance and the Investment Principles
Cause 4 delivered a workshop focusing on governance and the Investment Principles as part of the Transforming Governance Programme.
Who was this session for
Boards, trustees, oversight groups and chairs of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs).
What does the session cover
Understanding the Arts Council England Investment Principles
- Let’s Create Strategy and the Investment Principles
- How the Investment Principles guide effective practice
- How does governance best reflect the Investment Principles?
Reporting and Accountability
- Meeting Arts Council England requirements in implementing the Investment Principles
Leading and overseeing strategy
Leading and overseeing strategy
Cause 4 delivered a workshop focusing on leading and overseeing strategy as part of the Transforming Governance Programme.
Who was this session for
Boards, trustees and chairs of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs) working in non-charity structures. e.g. CICs, Local Authorities and Universities.
What does the session cover
Strategic planning principles
- Board’s role in shaping organisational vision
- Approaches to strategy planning and decision-making
- Developing, implementing and monitoring strategy
- Working with staff and volunteers to shape strategy
- Routes to future sustainability
Overview of Governance for Non-Charities
Overview of Governance for Non-Charities
Cause 4 delivered a workshop offering an overview of governance for non-charity organisations as part of the Transforming Governance Programme.
Who was this session for
Boards, trustees and chairs of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs) working in non-charity structures. e.g. CICs, Local Authorities and Universities.
What does the session cover
Understanding governance in the cultural sector
- What is governance and why is it important?
- Data: where are we now and where do we want to be?
Key responsibilities of oversight and other non-charity boards
- Trustees and scrutiny responsibilities – including strategic planning, financial oversight, policy development and advocacy
- Effective partnership and community working
Overview of Governance
Overview of Governance
Cause 4 delivered a workshop offering an overview of governance as part of the Transforming Governance Programme.
Who was this session for
Boards, trustees and chairs of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs) who are charities.
What does the session cover
Understanding governance in the cultural sector
- What is governance and why is it important?
- Data: where are we now and where do we want to be?
- Hallmarks of effective governance
Key responsibilities of boards
- Including legal, financial and ethical responsibilities (and Charity Commission’s - compliance, prudence and care)
- New regulation – e.g. safeguarding
Upcoming workshops
Upcoming webinars
We’re running a series of online workshops with experts in the sector about the responsibilities of a governance role, implementing the Investment Principles, ideas for diversifying boards and tips on recruitment and succession planning.
All our workshops are free to attend and aimed at members of boards and equivalent oversight groups as well as executive leaders who work with boards and attend governance meetings.
Please note: You must be part of our National Portfolio to attend these workshops. There will be workshops aimed at other organisations and individuals coming soon.
