Three Lunchtime Sessions of 1.5 hours
These sessions are interactive and focus on workshopping real-life governance examples from your co-op experience. They are not recorded to maintain confidentiality and encourage participation.
Times: 12 pm-1.30 pm (AEDT)
The dates are as follows:
Week 1
- Thursday 12th
Week 2
- Thursday 19th
Week 3
- Thursday 26th
This three-part, weekly lunchtime training series will give a complete overview of good co-operative governance. This course is suited to co-op participants of all kinds: members, management, current directors or those considering serving on a co-operative board. Even the co-op curious will get lots out of this course.
Week 1 – Co-operative Fundamentals
- National and international co-operative landscape
- Co-operative principles and values
- Co-operatives National Law compliance
Week 2 – Best Practice Co-op Governance
- Directors’ roles and responsibilities
- Good governance principles and conduct
- Conflicts of interest
Week 3 – Co-op Business Tools
- Strategic planning and risk management
- Co-operative financial statements and reporting
- Effective board meetings
Learn and network with other co-op leaders from all sectors as we put principles into practice!
Molly Kendall, Business Development Officer for the Co-op Federation, will present this interactive online course.
The sessions are in person and not recorded to ensure confidentiality and open sharing. If participants are unable to attend for any reason, a make-up time can be scheduled.
Contact Molly Kendall at the Federation molly@fed.coop for more information.
The Co-op Federation is a not-for-profit, member-based, peak body. We support, promote and represent co-operatives.