Let's Talk Governance

Episode 7 - Not for Profit Boards Duration: 16:400:00 Introduction0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson0:02:38 Where do we find board members in regional communities and regional WA?0:06:18 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group0:06:40 How do you resolve the issue of inactive board members on a board?0:09:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad0:10:07 What do you believe is the ideal number to be sitting on a board?0:11:47 How do we appoint vacancies on a board, and do we need to elect a chair if one is not nominated at an AGM?0:13:30 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad0:14:05 How are board members liable for the actions of the association?0:16:02 Wrap-up/Conclusion0:16:20 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

Episode 06 - Financial Responsibilities and PerformanceDuration: 0:43:080:00:00 Introduction0:02:00 Welcome Peter0:02:16 What are the statutory financial responsibilities for a NFP Board?0:08:04 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group0:08:26 What are the main financial statements and how are they linked?0:16:30 What are the warning signs for insolvency?0:21:35 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad0:22:15 What are the key requirements for analysing financial performance?0:28:09 What are the financial reporting obligations for a NFP organisation?0:35:29 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad0:35:57 Network Question: Is there a way that NFPs can retain their values and independence if they are quasi statutory or government funded?0:38:33 Network Question:  What is the correct process for members of an organisation to be paid for work within an organisation of which they are a member?0:40:23 Wrap-up/Conclusion

Episode 05 - The Board's Role in Strategy and RiskDuration: 0:41:060:00:00 Introduction0:02:00 Welcome Peter0:02:06 What are the key board responsibilities for developing strategy in a NFP organisation? 0:08:06 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group0:08:29 What are the key ingredients of a successful strategy?0:13:07 How often should the strategic plan be reviewed?0:15:57 Why do so many organisations fail to deliver on strategy?0:21:12 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad0:21:53 What are the different responsibilities of the board and management for risk?0:29:38 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad0:30:05 What are the key tools and processes for managing risk?0:35:20 Network Question: How do Executive Officers ensure that sufficient time is spent on strategy and planning when their boards are community people with other priorities?0:40:08 Wrap-up

Episode 04 - Achieving Best Practice Board Performance (Cont)Duration: 0:39:140:00:00 Introduction0:02:00 Welcome Peter0:02:05 What is the role of the Chair?0:09:03 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group0:09:26 How do you ensure good Chair and Board -CEO and staff relationships?0:15:20 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad0:16:00 Why is workplace engagement important?0:21:05 When are board committees needed and how do they report back to the Board? 0:25:43 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad0:26:12 Why is it important for Boards to evaluate their performance?0:33:00 Network Question: How do small communities ensure succession in a volunteer based system that is already overloaded or burnt out?0:38:25 Wrap-up

Episode 03 - Achieving Best Practice Board PerformanceDuration: 0:34:160:00:00 Introduction0:02:00 Welcome Peter0:02:09 How do directors add value as individuals and as a Board?0:07:25 What are the Seven Golden Rules for directors?0:10:16 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group0:10:37 Why is questioning a key skill for directors?0:15:52 What are the key elements of Leadership at Board level?0:20:17 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad0:20:58 What is the role of the board in achieving a strong culture?0:27:13 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad0:27:53 Network Question: In NFP how do we ensure that the value of a skills based Board of Directors (or committee) are seen as the valuable asset they are by the operational team or staff?0:30:20 How do you assist staff in seeing the committee/board as a valuable asset?0:33:31 Wrap-up40+ POWERFUL QUESTIONS – by Peter Fitzpatrick

Episode 02 - Director's Responsibilities (Cont)Duration: 0:32:490:00:00 Introduction0:02:00 Welcome Peter0:02:28 How do conflicts of interest arise and how are they managed?0:05:52 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group0:06:15 What are the tests for responsible decision making?0:09:49 What rights do directors have?0:14:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad0:15:08 Who regulates NFP organisations and what are the annual reporting requirements?0:20:37 What type of insurance protection do NFP organisations need?0:26:29 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad0:26:55 Network Question (Phone-in): How should organisations/boards/committees engage with their local or regional aboriginal communities? How do they know who speaks for that country? 0:32:03 Wrap-up_________________________________Link to Department of Commerce Help Resources 40+ POWERFUL QUESTIONS – by Peter FitzpatrickPeter Fitzpatrick Contact Details - Governance ConsultingMb 0419 931 627 | Email | Linkedin

Episode 01 - Directors ResponsibilitiesDuration: 0:34:470:00:00 Introduction0:02:00 Welcome Peter0:02:08 What are some of the major issues for not for profit (NFP) boards?0:06:17 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group0:06:38 What is the meaning of not for profit and how are NFP entities different to other organisations?0:09:59 What is corporate governance and why is it important?0:13:17 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad0:13:57 What are the key responsibilities for directors?0:17:44 What are the different types of directors?0:23:50 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad0:24:16 Does the standard template constitution include capacity for all the different types of directors?0:25:59 How do you navigate issues around de facto directors0:29:37 Who can we contact for more information?0:31:26 Network Question: If you were moving into an EO role what aspects of governance would you prioritise being familiar with?0:34:00 Wrap-up