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The Strategic Board - Key Challenges and 5 steps to address them

Strategic thinking is crucial for nonprofit organisations to navigate the complexities of their environment effectively. Without it, nonprofits risk stagnation, mission drift, and ultimately, failure …

Hire, Review and Fire: The CEO Lifecycle

Better Boards hosted a webinar on the topic “Hire, Review & Fire: The CEO Lifecycle” in September 2023. I was lucky enough to facilitate a panel discussion with Craig Badings, Anthony …

Privacy Protection Reform – Upcoming Changes and What You Need to Know!

“Protecting your organisation from cyber risk and implementing preventative measures to keep your organisation’s data safe, has never been more important for Australia’s not-for- …

Nurturing Organisational Health

In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational management, the quest for sustained success amidst uncertainty remains a challenge. A quote from Professor Dutch Leonard at the Harvard Business School …

It Takes Two To Tango

The role of an NFP director continues to become more complex in an increasingly challenging environment. Half of directors who responded to a recent survey1 stated they are spending more time on their …

Board Dynamics: Overcoming Miscommunication Among Directors

Effective communication is the lifeblood of any well-functioning board of directors. When miscommunication occurs, it can lead to confusion, poor decision-making, and misalignment that undermines the …

What is Strategic Planning?

Strategic planning is a critical process that helps organisations chart their future direction. With business environments continually evolving, organisations must regularly re-evaluate their …

Post-COVID Lessons for Strategic Leadership and Planning

We certainly hope that we are now travelling in a post-pandemic world, having spent the best part of three years being disrupted across all areas of life by COVID. We all saw the unexpected arrival of …

What Is a Shadow Director?

Board directors often ask others for advice on a range of issues related to finance, law, risk, and governance. On occasion, these relationships can cross a line and create the complicated dynamic of …

The Power of Strategic Collaboration

Once upon a time, not so long ago, the not-for-profit sector and business seemed to follow well-trodden and demarcated paths. Tackling the tough, insoluble social issues was seen as the NFP remit, and …