1. Back to Basics
This video is one of a series of 4 that aims to help you step up and ace the Chair role or if you are thinking about becoming Chair, get you well prepared for your new role. These videos are part of the National Action Plan for Community Governance which was created by a group of organisations and community leaders to create resources to support you in your board roles in community organisations.
The content for these videos was created with the input of more than 30 experienced board chairs, based on their experiences about what they wished they knew when they got their first chair role. This first video is about getting back to basics. They key things you need to know to get started as Chair – what the role is all about and how to chair a great meeting.
Here’s where you can get more information:
- Sport NZ have a great publication about the role of the Chair: https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/the-role-of-the-board-chair/
- LEAD hosts free Chairs Forums to connect with other Chairs on important and relevant topics: https://www.lead.org.nz
- The New Zealand Institute of Directors Not for Profit Hub has a wealth of information to support you: https://www.iod.org.nz/nfp/#
- The Institute of Community Directors of Australia has great information, tools and templates:https://communitydirectors.com.au
2. Board Dynamics
This video is part of a series of 4 that aims to help you step up and ace the Chair role or if you are thinking about becoming Chair, get you well prepared for your new role.
The content for these videos was created with the input of more than 30 experienced board chairs, based on their experiences about what they wished they knew when they got their first chair role.
These videos are part of the National Action Plan for Community Governance which was created by a group of organisations and community leaders to create resources to support you in your board roles in community organisations.
This second video is about the dynamics around the board table and your role as Chair about ensuring the board gets on and gets working.
Here’s where you can get more information:
- Sport NZ have a great publication about the role of the Chair: https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/the-role-of-the-board-chair/
- LEAD hosts free Chairs Forums to connect with other Chairs on important and relevant topics: https://www.lead.org.nz
- The New Zealand Institute of Directors Not for Profit Hub has a wealth of information and is regularly updated: https://www.iod.org.nz/nfp/#
- The Institute of Community Directors of Australia has great information, tools and templates: https://communitydirectors.com.au
- Community Net also has some governance templates and toolkits: www.community.net.nz
3. Getting Strategic
This video is part of a series of 4 that aims to help you step up and ace the Chair role or if you are thinking about becoming Chair, get you well prepared for your new role.
The content for these videos was created with the input of more than 30 experienced board chairs, based on their experiences about what they wished they knew when they got their first chair role.
These videos are part of the National Action Plan for Community Governance which was created by a group of organisations and community leaders to create resources to support you in your board roles in community organisations. This third video is all about your role in helping your board to be strategic and develop a great strategy.
Here’s where you can get more information:
- Sport NZ have a great publication about the role of the Chair: https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/the-role-of-the-board-chair/
- LEAD hosts free Chairs Forums to connect with other Chairs on important and relevant topics: https://www.lead.org.nz
- The New Zealand Institute of Directors Not for Profit Hub has a wealth of information and is regularly updated: https://www.iod.org.nz/nfp/#
- The Institute of Community Directors of Australia has great information, tools and templates: https://communitydirectors.com.au
- Community Net also has some governance templates and toolkits: www.community.net.nz
4. Focus on Process
This video is part of a series of 4 that aims to help you step up and ace the Chair role or if you are thinking about becoming Chair, get you well prepared for your new role.
The content for these videos was created with the input of more than 30 experienced board chairs, based on their experiences about what they wished they knew when they got their first chair role.
These videos are part of the National Action Plan for Community Governance which was created by a group of organisations and community leaders to create resources to support you in your board roles in community organisations.
This fourth and final video is all about your role leading risk, compliance and other good board processes.
Here’s where you can get more information:
- Sport NZ have a great publication about the role of the Chair: https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/the-role-of-the-board-chair/
- LEAD hosts free Chairs Forums to connect with other Chairs on important and relevant topics: https://www.lead.org.nz
- The New Zealand Institute of Directors Not for Profit Hub has a wealth of information and is regularly updated: https://www.iod.org.nz/nfp/#
- The Institute of Community Directors of Australia has great information, tools and templates: https://communitydirectors.com.au
- Community Net also has some governance templates and toolkits: www.community.net.nz