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Directors

Paths to the Board: Finance Professional

From Auditor to Audit Committee Chair — Mark Johnson, Chair of HCF reveals how finance professionals can use their skills successfully in the...

Boards

Paths to the Board: Entrepreneur

Carol Schwartz AO on bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to governance, board leadership, and advocacy—helping company secretaries & directors drive...

Boards

Paths to the Board: Retail Executive

Discover how retail leadership experience translates to board effectiveness. Insights from Penny Winn on the journey from operations to governance.

Company Secretary

Paths to the Board: Legal Advisor

What makes legal professionals valuable board directors? Chair Ilana Atlas shares how lawyers and company secretaries can go from advisor to board...

Directors

Paths to the Board: Revenue Leadership

From sales to entrepreneurship to the boardroom: Hannah Browne shares insights on how non-traditional backgrounds strengthen modern governance...

Practical Governance

Essentials for Effective Board Meetings

Learn how to run more effective board meetings with insights on agenda planning, meeting management and governance from leading Chair Catherine...

Leadership

Balancing Board and Exec Roles

Discover how experienced leader Christy Boyce navigates the challenges & benefits of holding both executive & non-executive director roles...

Leadership

Purpose-Driven Board Leadership

Mark Johnson shares insights on purpose-driven board leadership across diverse organisations, from listed companies to mutual funds to universities.

Boards

The State of Board Diversity in 2024

From gender to age to experience - Carol Schwartz AO's approach to board diversity pushes past traditional paradigms for optimised business outcomes.

Boards

Building Digital-Ready Boards

Discover why tech awareness isn't enough for modern boards. Greenpeace Director Hannah Browne shares crucial insights about digital skills in...

Leadership

The Board Reporting Playbook

Master board performance reporting with Penny Winn's help. Learn to present data effectively, manage expectations and foster collaborative...

Practical Governance

Perfecting the Art of Minute-Taking

Expert tips from Catherine Brenner on perfecting board minutes. Tackle ambiguity, balance detail, and capture dissent effectively.

Practical Governance

How your Board should use it's time

Ilana Atlas AO shares expert insights on optimising board time management. Learn key strategies for Company Secretaries to enhance board...

Practical Governance

A director's guide to decision-making

Discover key insights on effective decision-making in board meetings from director Christy Boyce. Learn flexible frameworks and strategies for...

Practical Governance

Beyond the humble agenda

Learn from seasoned director Mark Johnson about the importance of board agendas as instruments for focusing a board's attention & driving company...

Decision Making

Board decision-making under pressure

Director Penny Winn offers practical advice on board preparedness, risk management, and effective decision-making during a crisis.

Leadership

Secrets to being a great chairperson

Learn the secrets to successful chairmanship from Ilana Atlas AO covering accountability, leadership, and fostering strong relationships.

Practical Governance

Mastering Board Papers

Discover expert insights from Alison Watkins AM on writing board papers that drive effective decision-making.

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