Course Title: Sound Governance, Change Management, and Succession Planning in Kenyan SACCOs

Duration: 1 Day (Full-Time)

Target Group: Board members, CEOs, senior management, HR managers, supervisory committee members, and leadership teams responsible for governance, change initiatives, and succession planning.

1. Executive Summary

This training equips SACCO leaders and managers with the knowledge and skills to implement sound governance practices, manage organizational change, and develop succession planning frameworks. Participants will learn how to integrate governance, change management, and leadership continuity strategies to ensure SACCO resilience, accountability, and sustainable growth. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical tools, case studies, and action planning.

2. Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand principles of sound governance and their application in SACCOs.
2. Integrate change management strategies into governance and operational practices.
3. Develop succession planning frameworks to ensure leadership continuity.
4. Align governance, change, and succession planning with SACCO strategic objectives.
5. Promote accountability, transparency, and sustainable growth within SACCOs.

3. Expected Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

1. Apply good governance principles to enhance decision-making and oversight.
2. Lead and manage change initiatives effectively within their SACCOs.
3. Design and implement succession planning frameworks for key leadership positions.
4. Mitigate governance and operational risks through proactive planning.
5. Foster a culture of ethical leadership, adaptability, and strategic foresight.