Day 1 – Foundations of People and Culture

Understanding Human Capital in Non-Profits

• The role of people in achieving mission outcomes

• Basics of HR management in churches and charities

• Distinguishing between staff, volunteers, and trustees

Building Organisational Culture

• Defining values-driven culture

• Fostering inclusion, collaboration, and accountability

• Creating trust through transparency

Applied Learning

• Group exercise: identifying cultural strengths and weaknesses

• Case study: church success through people-centred leadership

Day 2 – Ethics, Accountability, and Leadership

Principles of Ethical Leadership

• Core ethical standards in non-profit management

• Preventing conflicts of interest and misconduct

• Upholding transparency in decisions

Accountability in Practice

• Creating systems of responsibility and oversight

• Ethical decision-making frameworks

• Protecting whistleblowers and promoting fairness

Scenario-Based Work

• Case study: resolving an ethical breach

• Group activity: building an ethics charter for trustees and staff

Day 3 – Talent Management and Succession Planning

Developing People Effectively

• Recruitment strategies for churches and charities

• Volunteer engagement and retention

• Training and continuous professional development

Succession and Leadership Continuity

• Identifying and preparing future leaders

• Managing trustee and staff transitions

• Balancing experience with innovation in leadership

Interactive Session

• Group workshop: designing a succession plan

• Simulation: handling sudden leadership changes

Day 4 – Future HR Challenges and Technology in People Management

Anticipating Workforce Challenges

• Trends in flexible and remote working

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

• Adapting to generational shifts in leadership and volunteering

Technology in HR and People Development

• Using HR systems for performance management

• AI-driven recruitment and workforce analytics

• Digital tools for collaboration and training

Applied Forward-Looking Work

• Case study: non-profit adopting digital HR successfully

• Group discussion: shaping a future-ready organisational culture

• Reflection on ethical leadership in the age of technology