Governance Residential Weekend for Governing Body Members27 February – 1 March 2015 | Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, by Peebles

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Recognising Strong Governance

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Recognising Strong Governance

What is the Weekend About?In order to achieve strong governance, any Governing Body needs the right mix of skills and experience to function effectively as a collective. The Governing Body as a whole has the responsibility to lead an organisation, however, each individual member must fully understand their responsibilities as a Governing Body Member and contribute fully towards this function.

The Scottish Housing Regulator places a requirement on each Governing Body Member (GBM) to take part in an Appraisal Interview every year. Furthermore, from April 2015, after 9 years of service a GBM must take part in an additional assessment of their continued effectiveness before they can stand for re-election. Whilst these requirements may sound daunting, they should be viewed as an opportunity for every member of the Governing Body.

This weekend events aims to dispel any fears individuals may have regarding appraisals and to look more closely at the individual responsibilities of Governing Body Members. In February 2015 the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations will publish its “Appraisal Guidance for Governing Body Members” which will act as a “menu” of approaches for organisations to choose from and adapt to suit their needs.

As in previous years, this event will be highly interactive, with delegates undertaking practical groupwork and feeding back their views. Delegates will be given the opportunity to discuss such topics as:

• Appraisal• The 9-year Rule• Succession planning• Role descriptions for GBMs• The relationship between staff and GBM

About the VenueThe venue for the weekend will be the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, which is situated on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, about 3 miles south of Peebles. All bedrooms have views of the surrounding countryside with full facilities and en-suite bathrooms that have separate shower cubicles and bathtubs.

Delegates can also relax and unwind in the Vital Health and Spa Club, which includes an indoor heated swimming pool, gym and a full range of spa treatments.

For further details on the hotel’s facilities, and costs for treatments where applicable, visit their website at www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/cardrona

Booking DetailsTo book your place at the conference, complete the attached booking form and return, together with payment, to the address shown. Places at the conference are being offered on the following basis:

FULL RESIDENTIAL PLACE (prices are per person)

Full Residential Place Member Non member

Single Occupancy £580 £870

Twin Occupancy £540 £810

This includes:• Attendance at all sessions and delegate

materials• All teas and coffees• Lunch on all days• Dinner on Friday and Saturday• Bed and breakfast accommodation on Friday

and Saturday (in either a single occupancy room or sharing a twin room as per your booking)

Courtesy CoachesCourtesy coaches* for this event will be available to transport delegates between Glasgow and Edinburgh to Cardrona. The transport will allow delegates to arrive before conference registration on Friday 27 February and return delegates to Glasgow or Edinburgh on Sunday 1 March, after the close of the conference (transport is not available outwith these times). Full details of timings and pick up points will be issued in the joining information before the conference to all those who book. If you wish a place on the courtesy coach, please indicate this on the booking form.

*coaches are subject to demand

Tell Us What You NeedIn order to ensure that the correct arrangements are in place to allow all delegates to participate fully at the weekend, it is important that you detail on the booking form any special requirements or assistance you require, such as special dietary needs and other requirements, particularly any mobility or access requirements for accommodation.

If you have any queries about booking a place, please contact either Anita Harvey or Maggi Hinshelwood

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Programme

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Important Notice

This programme is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations or substitutions if necessary. All timings may be subject to change. Views expressed by speakers at the event or in notes or documentation provided are their own and may not necessarily by the views of SFHA.

Friday 27 February12.00 Registration and Tea/ Coffee

1.00 Lunch

2.00 Welcome and Introduction

Steve Delaney, SFHA ChairAlan Stokes, SFHA Policy Manager

2.15 Scottish Housing Regulator

Michael Cameron, Chief Executive, Scottish Housing Regulator

2.15 Plenary – Never More Important!

Michael Cameron, Chief Executive, Scottish Housing Regulator

Michael Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Housing Regulator, argues that the role of the effective governing body member has never been more important than it is now and reflects on the upcoming challenges for those taking on that important role.

3.30 Tea and Coffee

3.45 SFHA Appraisal Guidance

Linda Ewart will outline the SFHA’s “Appraisal Guidance for Governing Body Members” which is due to be published in February 2015, before delegates are shown some case studies, in a role-play scenario, of both good and bad appraisals.

5.30 End of Sessions

7.00 Drinks Reception

7.30 Dinner

7.00 Murder Mystery Evening!

Delegates will help solve a classic whodunit! During dinner, various clues and evidence will be revealed, allowing you to channel your inner Miss Marples, Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watsons and Columbos in solving the crime. Who will be the victim and who is the criminal??

The Murder Mystery will run until 10.30pm approximately.

Sunday 1 March10.00 Feedback Session

Each of the facilitators will report on the conclusions of the delegates during the group work sessions, identifying any common themes and emerging trends. It will also provide an opportunity for further comment from delegates.

11.15 Tea and Coffee

11.45 Individual Responsibility – We Can Do This!!

Martin Stepek, Director of Culture and Communications, Wright Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

The idea of individual responsibility for governing body members can seem daunting. Martin will provide an inspirational and rousing send off for delegates, showing you that you are part of a sector to be proud of, reinforcing the tips and techniques that you have learned over the weekend.

12.30 Summary and Conclusion

A summary of what has been discussed and achieved over the course of the weekend.

1.00 Lunch and Depart

Saturday 28 February9.30 Introducing the Group Work

Delegates will be divided into four groups and will each look at the following topics:

•9-year rule•succession planning•role descriptions for GBMs•relationships between staff and GBM

Each topic will be discussed on a national basis by all groups, looking at information provided on the day, and discussing that within their group. Each topic will have an external facilitator, who will collate the discussions with each group and provide feedback on Sunday morning.

9.45 Facilitated Group Work Session 1

Each group will look at a different topic in each session, rotating throughout the day.

11.00 Tea and Coffee

11.30 Facilitated Group Work Session 2

12.45 Lunch

1.45 Facilitated Group Work Session 3

3.00 Tea and Coffee

3.30 Facilitated Group Work Session 4

4.45 End of Sessions

Governance Residential Weekend for Governing Body Members27 February – 1 March 2015 | Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, by Peebles

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Should you require to cancel your booking please notify the SFHA Events Team in writing. Please note that if cancellation occurs prior to the closing date of 13 February 2015, the SFHA will charge an administration fee of £40. If cancellation occurs after the closing date the full fee is payable. A substitute delegate can be named at any time free of charge. SFHA’s full terms and conditions of booking are available on our website www.sfha.co.uk