Lecture Series (Sydney): Emerging Trends in Not-for-profit Board Governance

The Event

The stability of your organisations governance is critical for the long term success of your not-for-profit organisation. Whether your organisation is large or small, this half-day Lecture will explore emerging trends in contemporary governance practice, allowing you to critically evaluate the effectiveness of your own governance processes.

Registration includes: arrival tea and coffee, a networking morning tea break and A5 compendium with note pad and pen.

The Topic

The effective practice of governance requires vigilance. Not-for-profit executives must appreciate current governance practices, understand what first-class governance looks like, and look onward to potential future developments.Attendees can expect a high level discussion on emerging trends in not-for-profit governance and will take away understandings of significant value to themselves and their organisation. Attend to hear:

• An overview of Australian Governance Frameworks with reference to Board structures and representative types;
  
• An overview of International Governance Frameworks and why our sister associations in Asia and America might just be leading the way;
  
• Insights into Boards of the Future;
  
• Legislative changes that could affect Board Governance;
  
• Strategies for building a cohesive and strong Board;
  
• Conversations to create an effective CEO and Board chair relationship; and
  
• Methods to ultimately enhance the Boards performance, leading the organisation to new heights

Al Percival, Managing Director, Diligent BoardBooks

Al Percival joined Diligent in 2003, and has since held numerous leadership roles in America (New York), Asia and New Zealand. Today Al is Managing Director of Diligent Board Services APAC and happily based in Australia. Throughout his twelve years with Diligent BoardBooks, Al has advised thousands of companies both public and not-for-profit on how secure, electronic access to board materials can improve organisational effectiveness and governance.

Phil Butler, Manager ACT Public and Not for Profit Sectors, AICD

Damian Mitsch, CEO, Australasian Podiatry Council