Lead with Confidence, Knowledge and Impact
As Chair, you want to unlock your board’s full potential, leveraging its skills, and delivering outstanding results. Our tailored support is designed to help you lead with
confidence and achieve those goals.
Whether you’re a seasoned chair or stepping into the role for the first time, you’re likely wondering how to maximise your board’s effectiveness, leverage the unique skills around the table, and foster collaboration to achieve outstanding results. We have the answer…
Three Pathways to Chairing Success
We offer three unique options to enhance your chairing skills:
1. Chairing with Confidence
Confident leadership unlocks potential, both in your board and your organisation. Our latest Chairing with Confidence is an effective leadership development course designed to help you develop your role with clarity and purpose. Through impactful small group sessions and one-to-one coaching, you'll build a practical toolkit to lead with confidence and success.
Our dedicated page has further information, including costs, a downloadable 2-pager, and in-depth detail on inclusions.
Please head here to read more and register for the next intake.
2. How to Be a Great Chair – Online Course
Add On: Post-Course One-on-One Mentoring
In partnership with BoardPro, we’ve created an online, self-paced course—How to Be a Great Chair. This course is designed for current and aspiring board or committee chairs who are ready to enhance their leadership abilities. Covering everything from governance principles to conflict resolution, it provides practical insights to help you lead with confidence.
Key areas covered include:
- Developing effective communication skills to facilitate productive meetings
- Building a strong understanding of governance principles
- Fostering a collaborative environment that encourages engagement
- Managing conflicts and reaching consensus within the boardroom
The course is comprehensive, affordable and accessible, making it easy to complete at your own pace. It’s ideal for anyone seeking to refine their chairing skills with practical, actionable guidance.
For those who complete the online course and want deeper, confidential, tailored support, we recommend scheduling a 1:1 90-minute mentoring session with a Grounded Governance expert. These private sessions allow you to dive deeper into your specific goals, challenges, and boardroom experiences with confidence in a judgement-free, confidential setting.
Our experts will help you:
- Reflect on your board’s current dynamics
- Set strategic next steps
- Address any questions or concerns about your chairing role
- Explore opportunities to enhance board performance
Each mentoring session is customised to suit your needs, ensuring you get the most relevant advice and actionable insights.
"Not only does the coaching cover the technical aspects of the job, which has improved my competency greatly, but also the time with the Grounded Expert has notably improved my confidence in the role."
1:1 COACHING ATTENDEE
3. The Chairing Pathway: One-on-One Training
If you’re looking for in-depth, bespoke training, our signature Chairing Pathway programme remains a unique offering. Streamlined for maximum impact, the programme combines the on-demand BoardPro and Grounded Governance course, How to Be a Great Chair, with three personalised 60-minute one-on-one sessions.
This approach builds a solid foundation in chairing and governance principles before working closely with our governance experts to address your specific needs confidentially.
Our training is designed to build both your competence and confidence, helping you:
- Build a solid understanding of governance principles and best practises
- Influence the tone and productivity of meetings
- Create a positive, high-performing team culture within your boardroom
- Maximise the talent and perspectives of your board members
- Ensure your board works cohesively to achieve its goals
How You Will Benefit
During the Chairing Pathway, you will:
- Sharpen your communication skills to facilitate effective board meetings
- Gain a strong understanding of governance principles
- Foster collaboration and inclusivity within your board
- Enhance conflict resolution skills to manage disagreements and reach consensus
- Drive your board’s performance by setting clear expectations and providing actionable feedback
At Grounded Governance, we know that leading a board requires more than just knowledge—it takes emotional intelligence and tailored advice. Our pathway helps you navigate the complexities of chairing with expert guidance and support along the way.