BoardPro Podcasts

Scheduling a board meeting can feel like a Herculean task, especially when you're racing against the clock to finalise decisions or wrap up tasks that were sidelined in previous meetings due to time constraints. An annual board work plan can enhance your governance strategy and streamline board operations. A meticulously crafted board calendar is crucial for ensuring that meetings are balance...

Learn from three of Australasia's top governance professionals and why the preparation of board minutes is a vital component of directors’ responsibilities and what good minutes contain.   Includes: Bonus minute taking guide, and minutes template for attendees. Are you taking the preparation of your minutes seriously and do you know why you should? Inquiries into organisational misdeeds and c...

Time is running out to re-register by April 2026 under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 . Join us for this practical webinar. We will guide you on the new compliance obligations your society must meet, including updates to governance structures, officer duties, constitutional requirements, and how this may impact operational activities. Whether you're part of a sports club, cultural gr...

Learn how to run a half-day strategy review that is focused and strategic with some of Australasia's leading experts in business strategic planning and governance. No plan survives contact with reality    The best strategy is one where there is a fearless discussion with directors and senior executives about what's not working and what we have missed. Join us for insights on to how to us...

Learn how to develop and structure a strategic vision and board agenda that keeps the board focused on the important matters during the meeting. Focus only on those strategic items that matter Do your meetings tend to get unfocused or off-track, or are they a sound use of time, focusing on strategic items that move your organisation forward? Provide your directors with clarity on what they should...

In this focused webinar, Giselle is joined by internationally recognised governance specialists Steven Bowman, and Julie Garland McLellan for a grounded and insightful conversation about exceptional chairing.  Together, they’ll unpack the behaviours, processes, and roles of highly effective chairs – drawing on decades of board experience across sectors. You’ll hear what great chairs do differently...

Effective directors benefit from understanding 'the art and science of influencing', inside and outside of the boardroom. Explore how you can increase your impact and contribute to better organisational outcomes. Board members and senior leaders of today must manage power dynamics, geopolitical risks, and economic uncertainty. This webinar covers effective stakeholder influence and negot...

Directors don’t emerge from a pristine vacuum. They have lives with relationships, ownership of assets, and contractual duties which impact their ability to focus solely on the long-term best interests of your company. Any interest can become a conflict of interest — and even perceived conflicts can undermine trust, decision-making, and board confidence if they’re not handled well. Left unmanaged,...

This webinar will help Directors and governance executives in organisations of all types understand Board Fees: Who? Why? What? and How Much? The convergence of regulatory, governance and data issues can be tricky – this webinar will help you make board fee management into a positive attribute, not a risk factor! This webinar will help you better navigate the spectrum of issues around board fees a...

Not every health and safety risk is visible. Many of the most damaging ones show up in how people lead, work, and interact. Most boards take health and safety seriously when it comes to physical risks, but it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to measuring, monitoring, and reducing mental harm. Join us to explore what psychosocial risk is, how it differs from psychological safety, an...

Learn the fine art of CEO reporting to the board in four simple steps in 45 minutes from industry and governance experts. A well-crafted CEO report is more than an update—it’s your most powerful communication tool. The best reports don’t just inform the board; they align directors around priorities, highlight risks, and spark meaningful discussion about the future. Whether you’re leading a nonprof...

Are you struggling to balance the competing interests and priorities of your Board and management? This webinar will teach you the keys to success. We'll explore how factors like your organisation's size and crises are influencing and impacting the line between governance and management, and how you can align expectations for high performance. 1. Clarify the Governance–Management Boundar...

Join us for an engaging session designed for directors and executives ready to lead on the Social pillar of ESG. Discover practical frameworks, governance tools, and real-world examples to strengthen accountability, manage risk, and spot opportunities. Learn how investor expectations, regulatory shifts, and global standards are raising the bar - and how integrating social considerations into gover...

What's making your sweat? Are you facing complex questions around strategy, governance or AI? How about risk and resilience, culture, or representation? In this session we’ll address the stickiest issues facing each of these areas, as voted by you, on the day. To surface the biggest challenges, we’ll use 'Group Wisdom', a technique developed by Peakbalance to take your collective in...

Join us for a sharp and insightful 45-minutes webinar exploring the foundations of good governance through a global lens. We’ll unpack international governance standards, examine real-world events from around the globle, and consider how these lessons can lift the effectiveness of boards here in New Zealand and Australia. Whether you’re a trustee, director, or chair, this session will help you: Un...

Sometimes boards behave badly. Unhelpful dynamics, disruptive behaviours, or misplaced priorities can derail the best of intentions in the boardroom. At times, these issues stem from a simple lack of guidance and support. At other times, even with clear expectations and resources in place, challenges persist. That’s where leadership must step up. The Chair, Company Secretary, or CEO often play a c...

Practical Tools for Directors of Sports Associations & Clubs  Join our Sports Governance Essentials webinars to gain practical knowledge and insights for running your sports organisation and leading effectively and with confidence. Perfect for all directors: starting out, seasoned or aspiring.  Are you on the board and leading a large sports body or a small local club? These Sports Governance...

Join us to explore what rising leaders expect, with a particular focus on Digital Fluency, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Transparency, and Real-time access. Learn how mentoring can advance the next wave of Not for Profit (NFP) board members, and how tools like BoardPro are reshaping onboarding and induction to meet the pace of modern governance. This webinar will help boards understa...

Think your AI project is just about tech? Think again. This session uncovers the human implications and blind spots boards overlook but can no longer afford to ignore. From biased hiring tools to disappearing entry-level roles, AI is already reshaping who gets hired, who thrives, and who leads next. Shadow AI use is bypassing governance, widening inequality, and introducing costly security risks,...

Learn how to identify the right culture for your strategy and how to grow that into a great culture that “lives” within your organisation and drives successful performance.  We are all currently operating in an environment of significant change, however how many of us are reviewing our organisational culture to ensure it is still aligned to our Strategy and fit for purpose. This webinar will assis...

Learn how to integrate foresight tools into your Strategy development process to provide a clearer picture of how future possibilities may unfold and how your organisation may need to adapt to be successful. This webinar unbundles the key steps to developing a Strategy using the tools of foresight to better inform Strategic Priorities and long term plans. Understand the components of Strategy acco...

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a century. These sessions will guide you through the key changes and new compliance obligations your society must meet, including updates to governance structures, officer duties, constitutional requirements,  financial reporting and how this may impact operat...

Practical insights on board effectiveness, director remuneration, and governance best practice – grounded in data, and designed for today’s board challenges. Is your board aligned, effective, and paying directors fairly? Join Governance Expert, Giselle McLachlan and Strategic Pay’s Michelle Read for an evidence-backed session on how boards across New Zealand and Australia should be paying and perf...

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a century. These sessions will guide you through the key changes and new compliance obligations your society must meet, including updates to governance structures, officer duties, constitutional requirements,  financial reporting and how this may impact operat...

Strategic thinking is about shifting from oversight to foresight—shaping the future, not just managing the present. By asking sharper questions, fostering strategic awareness, and unlocking new possibilities, boards can drive lasting impact for the communities they serve. Join us for 45 minutes of insights, practical tools and easy-to-implement techniques aimed squarely at helping Directors think...