Talent Finders Ltd

Talent Finders Ltd are your local specialists in Policy Governance. We run a range of courses for those interested in learning more about the Policy Governance model through to full implementation. If you are looking for information about full board training please see governance services.

We also aim to run general public workshops a few times a year. The following courses were available in October 2009. The intention is to repeat them during 2010 so please get in touch to register your interest.

Currently scheduled public workshops are:

10 February, Christchurch through the ASPIRE programe managed by Christchurch Small Business Enterprise Centre
(This workshop now complete and 21 individuals from NFP within the Christchurch region took part with very positive feedback)

End of March, FINZ 360 degree training day.

June – date TBA, workshop with NZ Institute of Managment – Central.

Thank you to Grant Thornton for hosting our last Wellington workshop. Barry had this to say about the workshop which he attended.

“Expanded strongly on my previous experience with Carver’s ten principles.  Good practical session, good interaction,  good tools to take away” – Barry Baker, Partner – Grant Thornton (Wellington, New Zealand).   

Policy Governance: International Best Practice in governance

There are two seperate but related workshops designed for:

• Directors, Trustees and CEOs (9:00-4:00pm) $400 inc GST
• Funders and Sector Leaders (9:00-1:00pm)  $300 inc GST

Please read below for details on these courses or look at the brochure for the courses run in Christchurch and Wellington in October Governance workshops October 2009.

To enquire further email info@talentfinders.co.nz or call 03 3557760.

Workshop details:

Learning outcomes:

Directors, Trustees and CEO workshop 

• Clarity of the board’s own job
• Confidence to govern with one voice but deliberate with many
• How the board creates the linkage between the organisation and community/owners
• How to proactively ensure unacceptable situations do not occur
• Assuring valuable board time is spent on the most important things.

Funders and sector leaders workshop

• Clarity of the boards role versus CEO’s
• How to assess if an organisation has effective governance
• Appropriate funder relationships across the organisation
• How funders can assist (or create problems for) organisations.

 Who should come?

The funders & sector leaders workshop is aimed at sectors that support and agencies that fund organisations, especially organisations where governance is or should be crucial. The interaction between funders, management and boards is often a complex one. This workshop will empower you to clarify and lead sound governance arrangements.

The board members and CEO workshop is aimed at those who want their board to adopt best-practice governance. More than one board member from an organisation is encouraged to attend. This greatly assists the transfer of learning to the organisation.  A $100 discount is offered off the third and subsequent registration fee from the same board.