When we work with clients to support their governance effectiveness, the role of the chair, and how they can lead a successful team often gets asked. The role of an effective chair is crucial in ensuring the smooth functioning and success of an organisation. To be most effective they need to have a number of […]
Leadership and Governance
Being a Director or CEO of an organisation is an important role. To be successful in these leadership positions it’s important that you understand the roles and responsibilities of a Board member and the different roles of Boards and Management. Leading an organisation also needs you to have an understanding of your own leadership style […]
The power of stories in achieving change
The first time I went to talk to a politician about changing a law I was really nervous. After all, this was a politician. They were important people as far as I knew. And one wanted speak to me, a humble community lawyer about a law I thought needed to be changed. It was really […]
Working with Conflict
Given conflict is a normal, expected and inevitable across all elements of our lives, how do we work better with conflict and use it as an opportunity? Rikki Mawad writes how understanding conflict, improving communication, self-awareness and changing behaviour are the foundations for conflict competency. Understanding Conflict What do we mean when we say […]
Governance Training – Board Member Toolkit Workshop 2: Roles & Responsibilities
Are you a new Board Member? Do you know what your responsibilities are? Do you know the difference between the Board and the CEO’s roles? This six-hour workshop is aimed at new Board Members and provides a detailed briefing on the role of a Board, and their Board Members’ responsibilities within that role. Facilitated […]
Board Member Toolkit Workshop 1: Attracting, Inducting & Mentoring New Board Members
Are you looking for new board/committee Members? Do you have a great induction program? Do you know who would add value to your board? This three-hour workshop is aimed at Chairs, Presidents and existing Board Members and will prepare you for attracting new Board Members for your imminent Annual General Meetings. Facilitated by Leadership and Change […]
Business Plans – When to have one
A business plan identifies the uniqueness and purpose of a corporate body and sets out its strategic intent for how it will achieve its charter. They put flesh on the bones of a business entity in a written record, whether it be for an internal or external audience. www.business.gov.au defines business plans as: A business […]
Transitional Leadership
Positioning yourself for promotion to a senior role doesn’t happen overnight. You need a great performance record and evidence of essential leadership skills. It can be beneficial to understand the things senior decision makers in your organisation or business use to make C-suite promotion and placement decisions and how senior management views you, in […]
Managing Conflict
Conflict has a bad name but it doesn’t have to. It can be an opportunity for the people involved to learn about themselves, get insight into their fixed ways of thinking or biases. Working through conflict can certainly be uncomfortable and like most people I’d rather avoid it, but I’ve learnt it’s better to deal […]
Workplace Mediation & Support for Workplace Conflict
Conflict in the workplace impacts on all facets of our work environment. Conflict can be costly on our emotions and our bank accounts with decreases in productivity levels, increases in absenteeism and a generally awkward and tense environment. While work is only one aspect of our lives, we spend a great deal of time doing […]