HDN Regional Board Mentoring Programme. London and Home Counties Briefing event 3 rd September Circle Housing, Islington

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1 HDN Regional Board Mentoring Programme London and Home Counties Briefing event 3 rd September Circle Housing, Islington

2 Welcome & Introductions Welcome and housekeeping Introductions

3 Housing Diversity Network An established social enterprise that supports organisations to improve how they address inequality, get the most from their staff and meet the needs of the communities they work with. Over 100 Members across England - mainly traditional housing associations, from huge to tiny, some stock transfer, some ALMOS and local authorities.

4 Overall purpose: Aims of Today To generate interest, ideas, energy and commitment to shape, promote and deliver a Board Mentoring programme in London and Home Counties in 2015

5 Aims of Today Today s session will: - Provide further information on the pilot programme. - Give you an opportunity to ask questions and generate ideas on developing the programme in this region. - Meet other organisations from the region interested in enhancing Governance and developing Board Members. - Identify potential interest and next steps. Anything else?

6 2.00 Welcome, introductions and aims of the session Board mentoring the story so far Context and need Opportunity and HDN approach 2013/14 Home Counties Pilot Programme Feedback, benefits and lessons Learned 2015 National programme content, costs, timetable, and applications process 3.00 Nuts & Bolts Taking the programme forward in this region (smaller groups) 3.30 Whole group feedback discussion 3.45 What s needed, offers and commitment Actions and next Steps 4.00 Networking and refreshments 4.30 Close

7 Board Mentoring The context and need Succession planning and diversity Economic, governance and regulatory challenges

8 Consultation on Changes to The Regulatory Framework May The Regulator considers that given the importance of having appropriate skills and capability within an organisation, it is reasonable that there is a formal requirement in the Standard. RPs need to ensure they have suitable skills to reflect the range of activities they undertake The Regulator recognises that in terms of accessing the right skills and capabilities.. may well come from outside their organisation

9 In summary... the HCA is pleased to be able to support HDN s new mentoring scheme. Board members have a key role to play in ensuring the good governance and financial viability of their organisations.. it is vital that Boards are well equipped with the necessary skills and expertise.. Julian Ashby This programme has been inspiring and mentoring should be used as a basis of support for all board members. We want board members who are experts at being board members, which means analysing information, asking the right questions and confidently applying the process of giving or withholding consent to decisions David Orr

10 Board Mentoring The Pilot Pilot Programme Aims: Deliver for the mentees Test the model Establish if there was a sector appetite/need for the programme Pilot Approach: Regional steering group and funding Locally led, HDN as delivery partner

11 Programme Objectives Overall purpose: to increase the capability and confidence of Board members to fulfill their role. The programme will enable participating mentees to become more comfortable in the Board environment in which they operate in a way which is both good for them and their organisations The programme will aim to share experience with others from within the sector and beyond, building knowledge, capacity and best practice in governance, while allowing each participant to develop their unique contribution

12 Mentee Objectives It will increase your capability, confidence and contribution as a Board member to fulfill your role It will provide you with up to date governance knowledge and best practice in the context of current environment and regulatory framework, It will help you create a plan for your current and future development It will give you time and space to reflect and learn/ share knowledge with Board members from other organisations

13 Mentor Objectives To share your knowledge/ experience/ skills to develop other Board members as individuals to be more effective and confident To enhance the sector by raising governance knowledge and skills To update your own knowledge and skills, and learn from others, for your own development and to share with the Boards or organisations of which you are a part

14 Indicators of Success (Steering Group) Programme attracts right level and mix of mentors and mentees - numbers; level; diversity Feedback from participants show real participation and engagement Mentees are able to increase contribution to Boards, directly sharing feedback and learning from the programme Feedback from Board chair/ members that they have seen benefits of programme, for individual participants and board The programme has the endorsement of key external parties The programme is replicable as a cost effective development vehicle for Board Members The workshops provide synergy and learning for a wider audience

15 Board Mentoring Pilot Programme 2013 The Programme and Key Elements Individual mentee needs analysis, including 360 degree feedback, values questionnaire and 1:1 coaching session Mentor and mentee matching, briefing and support Four one to one meetings with mentor Four workshop/facilitated sessions -Values based leadership -Finance and value for money understanding the challenges for Board members -New business case for diversity and its importance for Board members -Boards perspective on the management of risk Review and celebration of learning

16 Did we Succeed? Mentees Finance isn t as difficult as I thought you have to look at the big picture The challenge of being a new Board member has become increasingly more achievable with each month I have much more confidence to ask the questions and understand how to approach staff

17 Did we Succeed? Mentors I have learned that mentoring is about unblocking blockages You can never learn enough as an executive about how to be useful to Board members We have seen real improvement and development as result of the programme, both individually and as a cohort of mentees

18 Did we succeed? What others have said The programme is visionary and mentoring : should become part of the basic support for all Board members

19 Overall Review Pilot programme achieved an ambitious set of objectives and indicators set at the start of the programme, including: A clear vision A working model in place Partnership working is the strength of the programme. Regional steering group with HDN as delivery partner. This is what makes programme replicable Endorsement of NHF and HCA. The programme is in the spirit of co-regulation. It is adaptable to the future and to the needs of different regions and individuals

20 Progress since pilot and what next NHF Board members conference Briefing events in NW and Yorkshire National sponsor Circle Regional sponsors NW, Yorkshire; Home Counties (Thrive Homes and Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust) National launch at NHF Conference 17 th September 2014

21 Nuts & Bolts Taking the Programme Forward in this Region

22 Timetable and content Sept-Nov Dec 2014 Jan 2015 Feb/ March 2015 National and regional promotion and planning, including Regional meetings and first National Advisory Group Launch of National programme, NHF conference 17 th September Mentee and Mentor applications open (closing date 17 th November) Confirmation of regional programmes -participants, approx. dates and locations Initial mentee briefing 360 degree Feedback initiated Initial Mentor mentee/matchi ng 360 feedback Regional dates and venues confirmed 1:1 feedback priorities identified Mentors and mentees matched April/ May 2015 Regional mentee and mentor briefing and first group workshop: 1 st mentoring session June/ July nd Group workshop: 2 nd mentoring Session August/Sept rd group workshop 3 rd mentoring Session Applications process commences for 2016 programme October/ Nov th Mentoring session Final group workshop including: Reviewing and celebrating success Regional and national evaluation

23 Target audience New Board members Existing Board members who want to develop for future roles Potential Board members tenants/ staff Large and small organisations Diversity and Succession

24 What programme would include in London and the Home Counties Regional programme design and liaison, project management, administration and feedback Individual mentee needs analysis, 1:1 360 debrief Mentor and mentee matching, briefing and support Workshop design, speaker liaison and facilitation Programme materials and 360 hosting/ reports Presenter travel/fees Four workshop/facilitated sessions and four one to one meetings with mentor Ongoing review, feedback and end of programme evaluation

25 Costs The pilot program cost approx. 20,000 For a London and Home Counties Programme (s) Based on a cohort of participants Cost per mentee = 1500 ( 1350 for HDN members) Potential discounted places for small organisations based on numbers of full paid places and sponsorship Sponsorship includes 2 free places and other benefits

26 Taking the Programme Forward in this Region; group work questions and thoughts What is your priority need for your Board members to be effective? What s the gap? What key support is needed? Any additional thoughts re content, in particular topics for group sessions? How can we use this programme to build capacity and promote diversity in the wider sector Participants and geography? Should there be one or more programmes and where? What are your thoughts on promotion and regional management? What are your outstanding questions?

27 Review, feedback and offers What is your interest in the programme now? My organisation may be interested in providing - Mentees - Mentors - Speakers/ expertise - Funding/ sponsorship - Venue/ hosting - Other I am personally interested in being a Mentee Mentor Steering group member Other How I can promote this to others What further information do you need?

28 Contact Details Clifton Robinson HDN Tel: Juliet Hancock HDN Tel: Elspeth Mackenzie Thrive Homes Kate Russell Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust

29 London and Home Counties Board Mentoring 2015 Will it be you?