Governance and user-centred organisations

The overarching theme for the 2011 Masterclasses is Governance.  These Masterclasses are specially designed for Chief Officers.

By focusing on up to date research, and writing on leadership and governance the Masterclasses can help your organisation achieve the robust governance essential in these difficult times.  All Masterclasses are led by Shirley Otto who is widely recognised as an authority on leadership and governance.

The purpose of the Masterclasses are:

• To learn from research and studies of management and governance
• To share ideas, practical approaches and resources

This Masterclass explores the governance challenges for charities of user- centred and user-run organisations and of the demands on boards

Drawing on social policy documents, government guidelines and research reports this ‘masterclass’ will examine the dilemmas associated with beneficiaries as trustees, discuss common predicaments and practice and reflect on the effect of policies promoting mutualism and the marketplace.

Venue: Royal Bank of Scotland, Kirkstane House, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow Cost:   £60 per for members £80 for non members (Lunch included)

Timing: 10am – 2pm

 Programme

10.00 Introduction

Governance and user- centred and user-run organisations: issues and practical approaches

11.30 – 11.45 Break

Charities and choice: understanding the risks and opportunities

1.00 – 2.00 Lunch