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A series of podcasts designed to demystify the world of business governance bringing practical advice and tips for organizations to improve their operational effectiveness.
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How technology is modernising an ancient art. For centuries, the role of the director has rested on judgement, stewardship and oversight. In the digital and now AI age, the pace, breadth and variety of technology matters are making new demands of directors, and digital literacy is fast becoming as fundamental to directorship as financial literacy. In this webinar, you'll learn why digital skills are now a baseline expectation for every director and how the regulatory burden around cyber, data and AI governance is raising the bar on what boards are expected to know and do. We'll explore how digital experts change the dynamic in the boardroom, bringing a different way of thinking that challenges traditional assumptions, and why the pace of change in areas like AI is outrunning the controls many boards still rely on. You'll also get a front-row look at how technology is arriving in the boardroom itself, from AI-assisted minutes and meeting organisation to the emerging (and controversial) idea of the AI board member. We'll unpack the challenges of finding and recruiting digital expertise into governance roles and why a board without deep digital expertise is sitting on a widening blind spot that affects not just strategy but also extends to the stakeholders who feel the consequences of decisions made without it. Whether you're a sitting director, an executive reporting to a board, or a digital leader eyeing a governance career, this webinar will leave you with a clearer view of what's changing, what's at stake, and what directorship looks like in the digital age
Why traditional governance does not cut the growth mustard Do you have the feeling that your board – whether you are in it or not – does not quite fit the aspiration of your company and colleagues? Is there a different way to think about boards and governance? In this webinar, you will hear a provocative view on why the traditional model for governance is no longer fit for purpose and a discussion on how it can be meaningfully improved. Our seasoned - and diverse - governance professionals; Serge van Dam, Steven Bowman and Anna Pham will discuss the five tensions of traditional vs growth-oriented governance models.
Most directors use AI to do one thing before a board meeting: summarise the pack. That is the least valuable use. Helen van Orton and Alexie O'Brien show how to interrogate the pack, sharpen your questions and stay accountable, whatever tool you use. Plus a live look at BoardPro's new AI Assistant, governance-grade AI built for the boardroom. This webinar gives you a practical, board-safe way to use AI before your next meeting without handing over your judgement. You will: Learn the one shift, from summarising to interrogating, that turns AI from a time-saver into a sharper-judgment tool Get a simple rule for using AI safely, whether you have BoardPro, Copilot only, or just public ChatGPT See a live demonstration of BoardPro's new AI Assistant, purpose-built, secure AI that works on your board's own record Understand what two 2026 court decisions mean for your personal accountability when AI touches board papers Take away practical ideas for putting AI to work on your pack, and see why the AI that flatters you is the one to challenge
When the ground keeps shifting, how do good boards keep making good calls? Economic volatility. Regulatory change. Technology disruption. AI reshaping entire industries overnight. Today's directors and leadership teams are being asked to make consequential decisions with less certainty than ever before, and the cost of getting it wrong has never been higher. This webinar brings together governance experts to unpack what separates confident, effective decision-making from analysis paralysis or reactive guesswork, especially when the data is incomplete and the stakes are real. Who should attend: Directors, board chairs, company secretaries, and senior leaders who are responsible for steering their organisation through change, and want sharper tools for the moments that matter most. Why it matters now: Uncertainty isn't going away. The organisations that thrive won't be the ones waiting for clarity, they'll be the ones who've built the muscle to decide well without it.
A Board Code of Conduct should be more than a document directors sign once and forget. Discover how to create a Code that shapes board culture, strengthens decision making, and becomes a practical part of every board meeting. Learn simple techniques to embed expectations, accountability, and respectful governance into everyday board practice.
The most effective boards don't avoid conflict, they harness it. However, if not nurtured correctly it can be a fine line between effective and respectful challenge and a breakdown of trust and relationships. Our expert presenters, Georgia Henry, Anna Phan, and Fiona McKenzie will explore how boards can foster a culture of constructive challenge, encourage robust debate, and navigate disagreement in ways that strengthen governance and improve decision-making. We will examine; • the warning signs of unhealthy board culture • board and management team dynamics • why conflict escalates, and • the strategies boards can use to restore trust and effectiveness before issues become toxic. Specifically for board directors, chairs, and CEOs, this session will provide actionable insights to help your board turn disagreement into a strategic advantage.
Many new Directors meet formal requirements yet struggle in their first year, often lacking confidence, practical boardroom fluency, and judgement. This webinar addresses the critical onboarding gap that leads to silence, overreach, and uneven contribution, helping Boards unlock capability, reduce friction, and improve early Director effectiveness from day one. Developed from many thousands of interviews with chairs, directors and CEOs, these techniques support directors across their first 12 months on a board. It will provide insight into how boards actually operate, how decisions are shaped, and how directors can add real strategic value without overstepping into management.
Rapid change, evolving member expectations, and constant data streams are challenging traditional board decision-making. Boards today are expected to respond more quickly than ever while navigating economic uncertainty, technological disruption, changing regulation, workforce pressures, and increasing stakeholder scrutiny. At the same time, directors are faced with more information than ever before, making it harder to separate what is important from what is simply urgent. High-performing boards don't just react to change; they build the capability to anticipate it, adapt with confidence, and make decisions that remain aligned to long-term strategy. That requires strong governance practices, disciplined decision-making, and a clear understanding of where the board adds the greatest value. This webinar helps directors assess their board's readiness to govern in a fast-changing environment and strengthen decision-making practices that improve resilience, focus, and strategic confidence amid ongoing uncertainty. You'll explore practical approaches to navigating complexity, avoiding common decision-making pitfalls, and creating the conditions for better board discussions, stronger oversight, and more confident governance.
If your organisation's differentiator sounds like one of these…. We are committed to stakeholder success We are here for our community We are a different kind of business ….it might be time for a refresh. A clear and compelling differentiator is more than a statement - it’s a strategic asset. It aligns organisational strategy, sharpens board and executive decision-making, and drives performance that delivers measurable impact. In this interactive session we’ll explore how a well-defined strategic differentiator becomes the foundation for strategic clarity, confident leadership, and high-performing boards.
Discover how to build the board's capacity for tension tolerance — the ability to sit with discomfort, hold competing views, and let healthy debate run its course rather than rushing to premature consensus. This session equips directors with practical tools to recognise when productive friction is being suppressed, to keep robust disagreement constructive, and to draw out the diverse perspectives that strengthen collective decision-making — all without compromising the trust, respect, or cohesion that hold an effective board together
Make every board invitation count. This webinar shows you how to present with the clarity, evidence and strategic insight directors need—to accelerate decisions, illuminate performance and provoke the right conversations. Turn a board presentation into influence. Discover how to meet directors’ needs with concise evidence, actionable insight and strategic framing that drives better decisions and richer discussion. Learn how to speed and improve board decision-making, surfacing the right data and insight, sparking strategic discussion, and shaping outcomes.
The BoardPro AI Governance Pulse surveyed 485 board directors, executives, and governance leaders across Australia and New Zealand, revealing a rapidly widening gap between how quickly AI is being adopted inside organisations and how slowly governance frameworks, policies, and oversight practices are evolving to keep pace. While many leaders acknowledge the transformative potential of AI, the findings highlight growing concerns around risk visibility, board capability, accountability, and the absence of clear governance structures to guide safe and responsible deployment. Join governance and AI experts Helen van Orton and Alexie O'Brien as they unpack the key findings from the survey, explore what high-performing organisations are doing differently, and provide a practical, step-by-step action plan that boards and leadership teams can begin implementing immediately. If your organisation is struggling to move from AI discussion to effective AI governance and execution, this webinar will help you turn insight into action starting this Monday.
Lucy Byrne has had the opportunity to sit on a wide range of boards, big and small, governance and regulatory, some amazing and some… not so amazing. She’s seen board packs that run to 2,000 pages and others where decisions are made on a whim. Governance itself is mostly common sense, right? don’t go broke, manage the CEO, handle conflicts etc etc... Where it gets tricky is when you add humans! Different personalities, expectations, experiences, and communication styles all come together, and that’s where boards either strengthen or struggle. Through all of Lucy’s experience one thing has become clear: the culture around the board table and understanding of governance processes is what truly determines whether a board thrives and that’s why governance training needs to be accessible, achievable, and actionable. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just practical tools people can actually use. In this webinar, Lucy will introduce her 5-Step Healthy Governance Framework ™, a simple, people-centered model shaped by real board experience and continuous learning: Acknowledge Attributes Understand Obligations Contemplate Carefully Operate as a Collective Review, Reflect, Renew This 45-minute webinar offers a down-to-earth, achievable way to strengthen governance — helping your board operate with clarity, confidence and a shared sense of purpose.
Most organisations treat risk as a compliance exercise, something to monitor, report, and minimise. But what if that mindset is holding back real strategic value? In this webinar, we challenge the traditional view of risk and explore how Boards and executives can reframe it as a driver of innovation, opportunity, and competitive advantage. Drawing on leading-edge governance practices, you’ll discover how to shift risk from a passive reporting function into an active strategic conversation, one that uncovers hidden opportunities, informs better decision-making, and even creates new revenue pathways. If you’re ready to move beyond box-ticking and start using risk as a tool to shape the future, this session will show you how.
Many new Directors meet formal requirements yet struggle in their first year, often lacking confidence, practical boardroom fluency, and judgement. This webinar addresses the critical onboarding gap that leads to silence, overreach, and uneven contribution, helping Boards unlock capability, reduce friction, and improve early Director effectiveness from day one. Developed from many thousands of interviews with chairs, directors and CEOs, these techniques support directors across their first 12 months on a board. It will provide insight into how boards actually operate, how decisions are shaped, and how directors can add real strategic value without overstepping into management.
Most boards now recognise that psychosocial risks matter. The challenge is knowing what to look for – and what to do – when the signals aren't clear. Unlike physical hazards, these risks don't sit neatly in one place. They show up in patterns, behaviours, and relationships, and often only become visible once harm has already occurred. In this follow up session to More Than Safety Posters, we'll revisit why psychosocial risk is inherently complex and what that means for governance in practice. Whether you're on a board or in a leadership role, this webinar will help you recognise and interpret early warning signs, and take practical steps to improve your governance approach
Should not-for-profit boards pay their directors? It’s a question we are hearing more than ever. With rising living costs, is volunteering becoming a privilege only some can afford? Could paying directors improve diversity, inclusion, and the skills around the table, or would it change the culture of volunteering altogether? Why come along? In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll explore the key questions boards are grappling with: Fees, honorariums, or simple reimbursement? How cost-of-living pressures shape who can serve What funders and stakeholders might think And whether payment strengthens or strains good governance If this is a conversation your board needs to have, or you’re unsure how to navigate it, join us on this webinar for a practical, thoughtful discussion.
The journey to the Boardroom is a strategic roadmap, not a game of chance; by starting on the right foot and mastering the specific steps Boards expect, you can navigate your path further and faster. Stop guessing your way to the Boardroom. Learn the essential steps to start your Director journey on the right foot and move further, faster toward your first appointment. The path to your first board role often feels like a maze that you’re trying to navigate in the dark, but it doesn't have to be. This webinar provides the clear roadmap you need to navigate the journey to the Boardroom with confidence. We will break down the specific steps required to move further, faster, while revealing exactly what Boards are searching for in candidates today. Join us to ensure you're starting on the right foot and building a journey that leads you directly to the Boardroom table
Board meetings shouldn’t feel rushed, reactive, or unfinished. Yet too often, valuable time is consumed by routine reporting, minor updates, and items that don’t require full discussion. The result? Strategic conversations get squeezed, decisions feel hurried, and meetings run over time. The consent agenda is a simple but powerful governance tool that changes that dynamic. By grouping routine or non-controversial items into a single approval motion, boards can: ✔️ Protect time for meaningful debate ✔️ Reduce unnecessary repetition ✔️ Improve the quality of decision-making ✔️ Finish meetings on time — without rushing critical issues When used well, a consent agenda doesn’t silence discussion — it sharpens it. Directors still have the opportunity to “lift” any item for deeper consideration. The difference is that attention is directed where it truly matters. Imagine board meetings where: • Strategic issues receive the focus they deserve • Directors feel heard and confident in decisions • Agendas flow logically and efficiently • The meeting ends on schedule This free webinar will show you how to implement a consent agenda practically and confidently — so your board spends less time managing the clock and more time shaping the future. If your meetings regularly run over, this is a conversation worth having.
Most directors know AI matters. The challenge? Convincing your Chair and peers to prioritise it now, not “someday.” That’s what this session delivers. Every director knows AI is coming—but few know how to push it onto the agenda. Boards dismiss it as premature, irrelevant, or a management issue. This webinar equips you with a persuasion toolkit: five compelling arguments, tested rebuttals to objections, and a practical next step. In half an hour, you’ll leave ready to frame AI as a governance necessity, not a tech distraction—ensuring your board takes action before competitors, regulators, or crises force it. This isn’t about turning directors into AI experts—it’s about equipping them to persuade. With five tested arguments and objection handling, participants gain a clear pathway to move hesitant boards into meaningful AI discussions.
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