BoardPro Podcasts

Increasingly boards are in the frame when things go perilously wrong and people die.  Industrial manslaughter legislation exists in several jurisdictions putting the onus on directors to know how their compliance 'T's were crossed and 'I's dotted.  What they knew when and what they did with the information when they had it.  Could or should they have done more? Compliance requi...

A difficult director can derail the performance of a board very quickly. This webinar will provide tips for how to tackle conversations with directors that are causing problems. Difficult directors come in all shapes and sizes – some never listen to the opinions of others, some are aggressive, some barely fulfil their commitments. In all cases, a difficult director left unchecked will cause dysfun...

There would not be a director in the world who has not had a gripe about the conduct of a colleague at one time or another for annoying, frustrating or downright dreadful behaviour during a board meeting.  If you’re one of them join this session to hear about approaches to instilling a code for meeting etiquette. How directors conduct themselves at the board table has a big influence on the succes...

According to studies, some 60–90% of strategic plans never fully launch (HBR). This webinar will provide practical tips and tools on shifting strategy from words on a page to impactful action. Bridging The Gap – Strategic Design and Operational Implementation When bridging the gap, Chairs and CEOs should be considering the strategy design process and preempting the execution gaps. Join us to discu...

Listen to our webinar to assess if your constitution meets today's needs! Learn how to read it critically, understand historical clauses, and explore how to amend it effectively. Stay informed about modern trends and key issues. Our expert speakers will guide you through the intricacies of constitutional analysis, offering practical insights and real-world examples. You'll have the chanc...

Are you taking the preparation of your minutes seriously, and do you know why you should? Inquiries into organisational misdeeds and collapses invariably point to the shortcoming in board meeting minutes that might otherwise have explained and justified the decisions directors had taken. That scenario underlines only one of the reasons for the importance of having a thorough record of the board’s...

The governance legislative framework is generally the same, irrespective of a company's age or stage. However, due to their size, limited resources, and founder expertise, early-stage companies have their own unique requirements. Gain insights from experienced panellists on distinguishing governance practices in early-stage companies from those in larger, public corporations. Understand the u...

As a Board member or Senior Manager of a reporting entity, you bear significant obligations under the AML/CFT Act. Are you confident that you have them fully covered? AML/CFT supervisors are increasingly wielding their powers of monitoring and enforcement to ensure reporting entities are meeting their AML obligations. It's crucial for board members and senior management to understand how thes...

Explore the critical functions of Board Members, Executive Directors, and your Company secretary in shaping the strategic direction and impact of not for profit organisations. Not-for-profit governance is becoming an increasingly scrutinised, regulated and debated topic. This is partly as a result of the increasing size and complexity of organisations in this sector, as well as an increase in corp...

Join us as we explore the impact of AI and how as directors we can prepare for a future where AI will continue to redefine how we do business. Artificial intelligence capabilities continue to rapidly evolve. The emergence of widely available generative AI marked a significant milestone, with ground- breaking products such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini AI, entering our homes and...

The most common complaint of Directors is “Our Board needs to be more strategic”. But what does this mean? How do you go about creating this? What works, and what doesn’t? What can you do? Join us for 45 minutes of insights, practical tools and easy-to-implement techniques aimed squarely at helping Directors be strategic. From personally being strategic, cultivating your strategic mindset, techniq...

There are some things that boards find easy to do.  One is to involve themselves in business operations, much to the frustration of many CEOs.   The other is to create committees to which to delegate all manner of work and tasks. But are all committees created equal? Are they all necessary and fit for purpose?  This webinar will consider how to construct and enable committees to do the work and pr...

Join Nicholas Barnett and our expert panel as we delve into the crucial role of the Board Skills Matrix in the director selection process. Discover the benefits of maintaining an up-to-date matrix to ensure you select the most suitable directors and avoid common pitfalls that could lead to costly mistakes. Learn how to refine your approach by incorporating business acumen and strategic insight int...

This webinar will illuminate the intricate landscape of conflicts of interest within the boardroom. Navigating conflicts effectively is not just a skill; it's a necessity for maintaining integrity, fostering trust, and ensuring sustainable organizational success. Through this webinar, our aim is to provide you with actionable takeaways that can be immediately applied in your boardroom respons...

Dive deep into the strategic realm of engaging with risk in boardroom discussions. Move from compliance and reporting against your risk register, to unlocking strategic advantage and new revenue sources from unpacking and leveraging risk at the Board table. A unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into transforming risk discussions into strategic advantages. Learn tips from some of the most...

In this second of two webinars, you will learn how to develop a proactive board search strategy to get you on board faster. Dive deeper into your board career journey with the second installment of our webinar series, where we focus on crafting a proactive board search strategy to accelerate your path to a board position. This session is dedicated to empowering you with advanced techniques and act...

Join us for our enlightening webinar, 'Does governance need a reboot? Time to think about Governance 4.0? with the esteemed Dr Dean Blomson and our expert panel with Steven Bowman and Lynda Carroll. Dean will be guiding us through a comprehensive exploration of where and how the current corporate governance model is showing significant signs of ‘wear and tear’. Dean will draw on his research...

Understand where and how to start your board career. Across two webinars you’ll learn how to develop a replicable approach to breaking into the boardroom and landing your ideal board role. Embark on a transformative journey to the boardroom with our exclusive two-part webinar series, designed to illuminate the path towards a successful board career. Discover the strategic insights and practical gu...

Traditional Board induction packs can leave new Directors disengaged (even before they begin). This can be challenging especially if you want them to reach their potential quickly but don’t have the time to coach them personally through this transition. Imagine if... All the Directors who undertook your Board induction were confident and prepared at their first meeting. Each of your new Directors...

Exceptional board performance is pivotal for organisational success. Discover how to measure and improve your board’s effectiveness with evaluations that help to transform team dynamics and deliver better outcomes. Complacency can be a killer.  “We’ve always done it this way” is a solution to nothing, yet it is so often cited as a reason for continuing with the status quo – even when the status qu...

Learn how to develop and structure a strategic 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 unfocussed 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 do with ea...

Your board paper will be enhanced by understanding the mechanisms and protocol for delivery, discussion, decision-making and recording. In this session we will consider: Process and preparation of board packs  Use of portals and technology  Security and privilege   Managing your mention in the minutes

Directors are generalists, not specialists in your discipline, and they need concise yet comprehensive board papers. This session focuses on key techniques for effective communication, crafting concise summaries, simplifying complex concepts, and organising information coherently.

Develop the ability to communicate succinctly and comprehensively with effective use of punctuation, grammar, and page layout. Focus the reader on your key points to persuade and engage.

Understanding boards' information needs is crucial for creating an enduring legal record of diligence, ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation, fostering transparency, and aiding in informed decision-making, thereby strengthening corporate governance.