Gamechangers in Governance

Build the confidence and skills to become an effective community services board director.

 

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Registration

Stream 1 - Preparing you to be a board member  (4 modules)

$150 for Tasmanian Council of Social Service members

$200 for non-members

4 hours – Online, self-paced

Anytime

TasCOSS member registration

Non-member registration

Stream 2 - Shaping an effective board (4 modules)

$150 for Tasmanian Council of Social Service members

$200 for non-members

4 hours – Online, self-paced

Anytime

TasCOSS member registration

Non-member registration

Stream 1 & 2 - Bundle Option (8 modules)

 $250 for Tasmanian Council of Social Service members

$350 for non-members		8 hours - Online, self-pacedAnytimeTasCOSS member registration

Non-member registration

About this short course

Have you ever thought of yourself as a director? Whether you are on a board already, or exploring the idea of joining a community sector board - Gamechangers in Governance will equip you with the skills and strategies to be an effective board member and drive impactful change.

Gamechangers in Governance has been developed in partnership between the University of Tasmania and TasCOSS as a part of TasCOSS’s Community Services Industry Plan (2021-2031).

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Affordable, accessible training in governance

Insights and perspectives from Tasmanian community service stakeholders

Opportunity to connect with others through optional periodic workshops to explore governance themes

Digital certificate on completion

Who should do this course?

  • Prospective or new board members
  • Board directors looking to improve the effectiveness of their boards from:
    • Community service sector
    • Volunteer organisations
    • Grassroots committees and groups
  • People interested in learning more about how they can contribute to the Tasmanian community

What you will learn

Upon completion of Stream 1, you will:

  1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of community service boards and board members
  2. Have awareness of the motivations and benefits of serving on a community board
  3. Know how to be an effective board member

Upon completion of Stream 2, you will:

  1. Be able to identify skills gaps in your board and develop strategies for effective recruitment and retention of board members
  2. Have knowledge, tools and resources for improving the structures and processes of your board(s)
  3. Know how to create and maintain a supportive board environment

Course Structure

Gamechangers in Governance is a short course designed to help you to become an effective community services board director:

  • Co-designed with local community service sector stakeholders
  • An accessible, affordable, practical online course tailored to Tasmania
  • Stream 1: Preparing you to be a board member
  • Stream 2: Shaping an effective board
  • You can choose to complete Stream 1, Stream 2, or both (purchase as a bundle below)