Co-operative Business Consultants

CBC has launched a course specifically designed for members, or potential members of worker co-operatives - and those who advise them.

In worker co-operatives, the workers own and control their enterprise - unlike most private, public and voluntary sector organisations. This presents new ways of working for most people, in addition to every workplace being unique.

This one-day course is designed to help:

• People considering worker co-operatives
• New members of worker co-operatives
• Existing members and Directors of worker co-operatives
• Business advisers

The training course will cover:

• Co-operative values and principles applied to worker co-operatives
• The roles and responsibilities of members
• Code of Governance for worker co-operatives
• Sources of further help and support

The content will include practical studies of successful worker co-operative enterprise and examples of some that did not work so well. Participants will gain a balanced understanding of the conditions necessary for worker co-operatives to work well.

Training mode tailored to your needs:

Presentation, seminar discussion, question and answer, supported by case study analysis. Each participant will receive a pack of handouts and guidance to take away. Lunch and refreshments are also included.

To maximise benefits to you, the course to run with at least 10 and no more than 18 participants. Location of training course will depend on the location of participants.

Programme

• Introductions.
• Rationale – Why Co-operative? Why Worker Co-operative?
• The co-operative difference – Values and Principles.
• Brief history of worker co-operatives, in UK and around the world.
• Roles and responsibilities of members.
• Examples of working practices in worker co-operatives.

• The Code of Governance for worker co-operatives.
• Proven Benefits – case study comparisons of successful examples.
• Cautionary Tales – issues and challenges to watch out for.
• Small group exercise with real life scenarios. What would you do?
• Summary and Evaluation.

Cost: £90 per individual participant. Discounts are available for more than two participants from one organisation. Payments may be made in instalments. With no funders to please or boxes to tick, the course is tailored to the requirements of participants.

Or £800 for one client, plus expenses and materials. Full or part sponsorship / bursary arrangements may also be negotiated.

For enquiries and bookings: Please contact David Dean on david@cbc.coop or phone 0115 962 1619.