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BOARD AND GOVERNANCE

The Effective Board Member

Stronger boards, stronger corporate leadership

This event, supported by the Cabinet Secretary and Permanent Secretaries, addresses key recommendations arising from the Capability Reviews: the need to have effective, experienced and challenging executives to ensure the board functions well. This programme enhances board members’ performance to enable strong strategic and corporate leadership of your organisation.

Programme Director Heather Todd

Code Length Price

STUB 1 day £1,100

Venue Dates

London 22 Jun 10, 3 Feb 11

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/stub

Improving the Effectiveness of Your Audit Committee

Audit Committee workshop

For Audit Committee chairs and experienced members. This half-day workshop is facilitated by an experienced Audit Committee chair. It provides an opportunity for you to air your current problems and share solutions in a supportive environment.

Programme Director Janette Mann

Code Length Price

IEAC ½ day £395

Venue Dates

London 9 Jun 10, 11 Oct 10

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/ieac

Training for Board Members of Non-Departmental Public Bodies

Strengthening non-departmental public bodies’ executive contribution

For recently appointed members – including chairs of the boards, chief executives and senior staff – of executive non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) and assembly sponsored public bodies (ASPBs). This introductory programme increases understanding of the board member role in governance.

Programme Director Heather Todd

Code Length Price

NDBM 1 day £650

Venue Dates

London 26 May 10, 21 Sep 10, 12 Jan 11, 9 Mar 11

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/ndbm

The Well-Informed Non-Executive

Non-executive board members induction programme – strengthening non-executive contribution

For newly appointed non-executive board members. Gives an understanding of your role on a government board; the machinery of government including the role of central government and the various types of public bodies; governance and accountability; financial management and the role of the Audit Committee.

Programme Director Heather Todd

Code Length Price

NEDI 2 days £1,300

Venue Dates

London 27-28 Apr 10, 1-2 Nov 10, 25-26 Jan 11

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/nedi

Finding Your Way Seminars

Non-executive board members seminars

These seminars aim to provide non-executive board members with essential context for their role within the Civil Service. The seminars are designed to offer non-executives a good opportunity for networking and sharing experiences and new ideas with each other.

Programme Director Heather Todd

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/fyw

Induction Seminar for Audit Committee Members

Stronger corporate leadership

For people recently appointed to serve on Audit Committees (departmental, agency or non-departmental public body). This event will benefit both officials and non-executive board members as it will develop your understanding of the purpose of an Audit Committee and its relationship with the main board, accounting officer and external bodies.

Programme Director Janette Mann

Code Length Price

ACIC 1 day £650

Venue Dates

London 15 Sep 10, 14 Mar 11

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/acic

Best Practice for Audit Committees in Government

New challenges for the Audit Committee – looking at the Audit Committee’s risk management

This annual conference provides an opportunity for Audit Committee chairs and members to hear about new developments from the centre – and from outside the public sector. Also to enable networking and sharing of practical experiences with each other.

Programme Director Heather Todd

Code Length Price

BPAC 1 day £425

Venue Dates

TBC 25 Nov 10

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/bpac

Annual Conference for Non-Executives in Government

This conference is for all non-executives on government department and agency boards, supported by the Cabinet Secretary and Permanent Secretaries. Hear about the key priorities of government. The event provides an opportunity for non-executives across the Civil Service to understand the changing expectations of non-executives; hear from leading figures about how non-executives can increase their impact; learn from case studies of the non-executive role.

Programme Director Heather Todd

Code Length Price

NEAC 1 day £450

Venue Dates

Please contact Jane Milton for details

For further information Jane Milton 01344 634 267, gtn 3803 4267 jane.milton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/neac