Social enterprise - Developing our role and seizing opportunities
Housing associations have been social enterprises since the end of the 1980s, and they and local authorities and ALMOs are increasingly seeking to develop new social enterprises to achieve community aims. As government plans for reducing the size of the public sector take effect, social enterprise is increasingly looked to for new and extended roles. Are you ready?
What will delegates learn?
- What social enterprise is in principle and practice
- Structures and approaches that are appropriate
- Outstanding and developing needs in the housing and related sectors
- Opportunities and developing business strategy.
People who will benefit from attending this course are:
- Board members
- Chief executives
- Executive directors
- Portfolio holders
- Strategic heads of housing
- Community leaders, including representative residents.
Our trainer
Michael Guest has extensive experience as a consultant and in training in housing and other sectors. He has advised and supported independent, public and charitable organisations on their business options and strategies for the future. He has also worked with resident and community groups on their role and involvement. Michael is well known for his approachable and participative style of training, ensuring that learning is retained and can be applied in practice.
HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in accessing this training package please contact us by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk
