Governance Essentials

This course maps to capability: 3
COST Prices include GST and are subject to change
Please contact IPAA New South Wales for more information.

Overview

Directors, senior executives and managers are now required to demonstrate an essential understanding and application of governance principles in their day-to-day decision making. The aim of this course is to provide participants with an essential overview of governance frameworks, compliance monitoring and oversight, and the roles and responsibilities of the board, directors, senior executives and managers for establishing governance practices within public sector organisations.

Customised Agency Program

Customised agency programs are training programs uniquely designed in content and format to address the particular needs of your organisation. Customised agency programs are delivered at your workplace, thus saving your organisation money and enhancing team building.

All IPAA NSW courses are available as customised agency programs. Case studies and organisational policies and procedures from your organisation can be incorporated into these programs.

IPAA NSW matches the most appropriate consultant to the needs of your organisation, and offers flexibility in content, length and timetable, all at a convenient location. This flexible and cost-effective option benefits all agencies, particularly those with offices in regional NSW.

For further information or to receive a written proposal, contact IPAA NSW:

Tel: 02 9228 5225

Fax: 02 9241 1920

info@nsw.ipaa.org.au

Course Content

This course develops an understanding of the components of governance and compliance frameworks and examines what is ‘good governance’ in a public sector environment. It looks at developing and allocating roles and responsibilities for governance and regulatory compliance and focuses on implementing the monitoring and reporting requirements needed to ensure that governance practices are being implemented and there is the right balance between reporting on compliance and reporting on performance. Participants consider their role in contributing to ‘good governance’ and they examine what needs to be done to the structures, systems, skills and attitudes to improve governance.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

  • evaluate the components of governance and regulatory frameworks applicable to public sector organisations
  • identify the role and key functions of the board, directors, senior executives and management in achieving ‘good governance’
  • develop a balance between compliance and performance reporting
  • examine their role in meeting compliance obligations for their organisation
  • plan and implement improvements to their organisation's governance practices.

Benefits to your organisation

  • more effective governance structures, practices and reporting
  • greater compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and early identification of potential risks to ‘good governance’

Benefits to you

  • enhanced understanding of, confidence with and application of governance frameworks
  • greater confidence with the reporting and compliance requirements and governance arrangements
  • checklists and templates that can be applied back in the workplace