Webinar: Same old, same old. Why Legacy Structures are Bringing you Down

Date: Thursday, 21 September  2017
Time: 11am - 12pm (AEST time)  
Where: Online - join via your computer!
Presenter: Kate Hartwig

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Topic: Same old, same old. Why Legacy Structures are Bringing you Down 

It seemed like a good idea at the time ... Some associations have long and distinguished histories; some are newly minted and just starting on their journey, but they all come from the same origins - a group of people striving to do together what can't be done alone. Almost without exception, associations start out as a collection of volunteers with a common interest or goal and grow from there. Local groups align with others in their region and then nationally. Volunteers make way for paid staff as organisations grow and their needs and expectations change. But one thing that rarely changes is the decision-making structure, enshrined in the Constitution and based heavily on the legacy of the volunteer representation of States, regions or interest groups. 

This presentation will look at how these legacy structures are becoming increasingly unworkable in facing the challenges of the modern association. Plus how you can create skilled governance Boards without abandoning the representational past. 

Presenter: Kate Hartwig, Consultant to the NFP Sector

Kate has had a long career in the not-for-profit sector having been CEO of a range of industry, professional and charitable organisations in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. She has now launched her own consultancy, providing advice, training and assistance on not-for-profit management including good governance, strategic and operational planning and organisational development. 

Kate holds a Bachelor of Laws and an MBA, is a certified member of the Governance Institute of Australia and is a Fellow and Life Member of the Australasian Society of Association Executives. 

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