Three Lunchtime Sessions of 1.5 hours

  • Thursday 6 Feb
  • Thursday 13 Feb
  • Thursday 20 Feb

12pm-1.30pm (AEDT)

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.

1st Session – Co-operative Fundamentals

  • National and international co-operative landscape
  • Co-operative principles and values
  • Co-operatives National Law compliance

2nd Session – Best Practice Co-op Governance 

  • Directors’ roles and responsibilities
  • Good governance principles and conduct
  • Conflicts of interest

3rd Session – 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 session 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.