Board Development

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❯❯❯❯ Induction programmes

Step into your board role with confidence.

Our induction courses give you the essential knowledge and skills to navigate NHS governance from day one. Delivered in partnership with NHS England, these programmes offer a clear, practical introduction to NHS leadership and board responsibilities.

Courses:

• Non-executive director induction (2-day programme)
• Executive director induction (1-day programme)
• Effective chairing of organisations (three-part programme)

 

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❯❯❯❯ Core training 

Strengthen the skills that support effective governance and confident decision-making

Our practical training modules are designed for NHS board members, senior leaders and governance professionals in key roles – including non-executive and executive directors, board secretaries, governance leads, risk managers and those supporting board and committee reporting.

Courses:

• Advanced effective recording of board and committee meetings
• Effective chairing of meetings
• Effective challenge
• Effective report writing
• Introduction to effective meeting administration and minute taking
• NHS finance for senior leaders
• NHS quality for NEDs
• Risk appetite for boards
• Risk for NHS risk practitioners (in partnership with the Institute of Risk Management)
•  Risk management for boards
• Working with governors

 

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❯❯❯❯ Aspiring Directors programme

Your next step towards board-level leadership.

Designed for senior NHS professionals, this six-module course helps you prepare for your first executive director role. You’ll gain the insight, confidence and practical tools to take on board responsibilities – with expert input, 360-degree feedback, coaching and peer learning built in.

 

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❯❯❯❯ GoverWell training

Our national training programme for NHS foundation trust governors.

Designed to equip your governors with the insight and practical skills they need to fulfil their statutory duties. Through case studies, discussion and hands-on exercises, they’re prepared to contribute effectively to oversight, accountability and good governance.

Core training (for new governors):

• Core skills for governors 
• Effective challenge and accountability
• NHS finance and business skills

Advanced training (for experienced governors):

• Member and public engagement
• Effective chairing
• System leadership for governors 

 

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❯❯❯❯ In-House training

Bring our training to your trust. 

In-house sessions are run by NHS governance experts and can be tailored to fit your organisation’s context – helping you build shared understanding and confidence in key governance areas.

The courses offered in-house are:

• Advanced effective recording of board and committee meetings
• Aspiring directors programme
• Effective chairing of meetings
• Effective challenge
• Effective report writing
• Introduction to effective meeting administration and minute taking
• NHS finance for senior leaders
• NHS quality and patient safety for NEDs
• Risk appetite for boards
• Risk for senior leaders
• Risk management for boards
• Working with governors

This isn't an exhaustive list, so please get in touch to discuss your training requirements and how we may be able to assist.

 

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❯❯❯❯ Bespoke board training

Get a tailored approach to leadership and governance development, built around your board’s priorities.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen board dynamics, sharpen strategic focus or improve governance effectiveness, we work with you to design a programme that fits.

Topics include:

• Building effective board relationships
• Constructive challenge and support
• System leadership and collaborative governance
• Psychological safety and board dynamics

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