Open Workshops

Open workshops are a wonderful opportunity for individual board volunteers from a variety of organizations to learn how they can contribute to effective board governance and share ideas that have been proven successful with other boards.

Arrangements

The host organization (sponsor) is responsible for the following:

• Mail out invitation letters and brochures to interested organizations in the area.
• Include information about the Open Workshop in relevant publications.
• Register participants and mail out organizational questionnaires.
• Return completed questionnaires to Board Development office two weeks in advance.
• Arrange for a suitable facility, beverages, lunch, snacks, basic audio-visual equipment (LCD projector and computer or overhead projector, screen and two flipcharts).
• Confirm workshop registrations with Board Development office at least two weeks in advance.

Sponsors

• An Open Workshop can be sponsored by any organization on behalf of the larger community.

Format

• Open Workshops are held in two different formats:
  • Friday evening (7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) and Saturdays (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  • Saturday (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Delivery

• Of interest to not-for-profit organizations registered under various legislation, including The Societies Act and Libraries Act in Alberta
• Available across the province
• Offered during weekends during September through June (long weekends excluded)
• BDP workshops are delivered by volunteer instructors, who have significant board experience and who have received specialized training related to board governance

Attendance

• Members of the public are welcome
• Minimum registration is 10, maximum is 25
• Is of interest to those desiring general information about board governance, including both board members and staff of not-for-profit organizations.

To Book a Workshop

Contact the Board Development Program, call 780-427-2001(outside Edmonton call: toll free 310-0000, then 780-427-2001) or  e-mail bdp@gov.ab.ca