Induction for Chairs of non–executive committees
Thursday 23rd September, 2010
Facilities requested (please notify us if you require any of the below)
• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Large Print
• Wheelchair/mobility access
• Induction Loop
• Any other – please specify
Our terms & conditions
• Please note that telephone bookings cannot be accepted
• All correspondence, including amendments and cancellations, must be received in writing (fax/post/email)
• Substitute delegates can be made at any time
• It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of CfPS, to change the content and timing of the programme, speakers and venue
• Refunds will only be given if written cancellation notice is received within 14 days of the event
£125.00
This day–long seminar will provide councillors, and other non–executives, who are new to chairing meetings and leading investigations with the skills they need to hit the ground running, and to take control of the accountability process. Delegates will hear from Chairs who have made a success of their work and will have an opportunity to discuss their own experiences of managing and leading the scrutiny process.
The seminar will:
- Provide delegates with an opportunity to explore how to make the maximum use out of limited board or committee time;
- Discuss how to get the most out of evidence sessions, particularly those involving officers;
- Allow delegates to share their experiences of holding decision–makers to account;
- Allow delegates to develop and discuss some practical steps they can take to ensure that the work they do is focused, flexible and adds value.
Who should attend?
- Councillors
- Chairs of non–executives board (primary & acute care)
- Local Involvement Network (LINk) Chairs
- Police Authority chairs
- Probation board chairs
Programme
9.30am Registration and Coffee
10.00am What makes a good chair?
Discussion of the key skills that you need to chair effectively.
11.00am Planning ahead
Understanding the role of the chair outside the meeting, and the role of the chair in leading and planning scrutiny work.
To include small group workshop session
12.15pm Handling politics
How to manage politics – both party and personal – between other members.
2pm Questioning and investigating
How to manage evidence–gathering sessions, and how to engage with partners to build up positive working
relationships.
To include small group workshop session
Session ends 3.30pm
Speakers and facilitators to be confirmed a week before the event
The day will incorporate exercises to allow delegates to use the skills being learned in practice.
How to book:
Liverpool