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

When
28 Apr 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Blenheim Room, Stamford Plaza Melbourne, 111 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Registration

AuSAE Member – $355.00
Please note that this registration type is not available to non-members.
Non-Member (nfps & associations only) – $495.00
Non-members who work in associations or other non-profit organisations can register to attend. Please note that registration is not available to corporates who are not current AuSAE members.

Registration is closed

Lecture Series (Melbourne): 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

For more information about this event including speaker information and registration form please click here.

The Speakers

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

Phil Butler has been with the Australian Institute of Company Directors since 2000. As Manager ACT Public and Not for Profit Sectors, Phil has worked closely with numerous Boards, CEO’s and Directors of organisations in both the public and not-for-profit sector. Since 2011 Phil has led the AICD Not for Profit Project, designed to support NFP organisations to achieve their missions through improvements in governance, building greater awareness and supporting ongoing professional development.

Damian Mitsch, CEO, Australasian Podiatry Council

Damian Mitsch is the CEO of Australasian Podiatry Council, a Company Director as well as a leader in Healthcare, Governance, Strategy and Change. Damian is on record as saying that it’s incumbent upon leaders to give back to others and to work on the next generation of leaders. The AuSAE team held Damian to this core value, asking him to share his knowledge with other members during this Lecture Series. Damian happily accepted this proposal.

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