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Leading with Purpose: The Foundations of Good Governance

Webinars
Online
Tue
20 May 2025
10am-12pm
Capacity

15 Leaders

Price

Te Pai Ora SSPA Member $200 (+GST)

Non-Te Pai Ora SSPA Member $250 (+GST)

Please note you can only register for all six sessions

Register on the Enhancing Leadership Series page

Session 3: Leading with Purpose: The Foundations of Good Governance

Session 3 will be an engaging and solutions-focused session with Sandy Thompson from the LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership. This interactive session is designed to empower you with the knowledge, strategies, and collective wisdom to navigate governance and leadership effectiveness with confidence.

We will draw on real-life governance experiences and explore research that not only highlights the importance of governance in building strong and resilient communities but also illustrates what effective governance looks like in Aotearoa New Zealand. This interactive session will identify how we can foster effective leadership, strong relationships, and positive decision-making within our boards.

Good governance is about more than policies and procedures; it’s about people, collaboration, and shared vision. Together, we will:

  • Reflect on governance practices that have impacted us and our communities
  • Explore Aotearoa/New Zealand grown guides and tools to enhance board effectiveness
  • Tackle current governance challenges and find practical, future-focused solutions
  • Discuss how we can strengthen and sustain our community organisations through governance leadership

Sandy Thompson, Director & CEO of LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership

Sandy’s belief in the power of strong communities has driven her career as a trainer, consultant, and coach in the community and not-for-profit sectors. She has worked and volunteered in the sector since the 1970s, starting as a youth leader in Whangarei. Before joining LEAD, Sandy helped deliver the Unitec Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit Management and was the founding leader of the National Association for OSCAR. She works with boards and leaders across Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific, guiding them through the complexities of community leadership. Sandy provides values-based support, including facilitation, mentoring, and training for community leaders and facilitators.