Building strong leadership:
Leading from within with confidence and connection

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What makes a great club leader?

Building strong leadership helps you create confident, connected committees and boards that drive progress with purpose. Learn how to define clear roles, recruit inclusively, and support volunteers through onboarding, mentoring, and succession planning. You’ll explore practical tools like skills matrices, meeting tips, and development frameworks that build balance and accountability.
By the end, you’ll know how to shape a positive, inclusive leadership culture where everyone understands their role, feels valued, and is ready to lead.

Once you have finished, you’ll be sent your Building strong leadership action pack with templates, tools, and checklists to strengthen governance at every level.

Course assets and templates

  • Building strong leadership action pack
  • Skills matrix toolkit
  • Onboarding and mentoring plan toolkit
  • Succession planning toolkit
  • Role template chair (D)
  • Vice-chair
  • Secretary (D)
  • Treasurer
  • Welfare and safeguarding Lead
  • Membership and admin lead (D)
  • Community and events lead
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Fundraising and partnerships lead
  • Venue and safety lead
  • Culture and values charter
Building strong leadership