NZSBA Leading an Effective Board Workshop - National Zoom

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Practical guidance for new and aspiring presiding members

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Recently elected as your board’s presiding member, or thinking about putting your hand up?This session will help you build clarity around your leadership responsibilities and step confidently into the role.Join us as we explore:<ul><li>What a presiding member does</li><li>How to build a strong working relationship with your principal</li><li>Tips for running effective board meetings</li><li>Solutions to some common challenges</li></ul><ul><li>How we can support you, and your next steps.</li></ul>Before you attendWe recommend familiarising yourself with the following:<ul><li>Your board’s delegations to the presiding member</li><li>Our articles on <a href="https://www.resourcecentre.org.nz/helpforboards?aId=ka0GB000000pcE4YAI" title="https://www.resourcecentre.org.nz/helpforboards?aId=ka0GB000000pcE4YAI" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">roles &amp; responsibilities</a> and <a href="https://www.resourcecentre.org.nz/helpforboards?aId=ka0GB000000pcBuYAI" title="https://www.resourcecentre.org.nz/helpforboards?aId=ka0GB000000pcBuYAI" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">board meetings</a></li></ul>

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