Articles written By Better Boards

Navigating the Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a key fixture in any not-for-profit organisations calendar, but all too often it is treated as a tick the box exercise. But how can we turn the AGM from a box …

What is a board?

“Board” is one of several names used to signify the group of people assigned the responsibility to govern an organisation, company or other similar entity. A board is a legal requirement of a number …

Better Boards Conference 2022

The Uncomplicated Guide to Getting Board Reporting Right

Many non-profit executives and directors may dread writing board reports, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Arnold Wong, a Fellow and National Treasurer of the Australian Computer Society …

Building Better Business Cases for your Board

In this panel Gavin, Alison, Alex and Cathy will explore how best to build a business case with your Board including: The strategic framework that helps set the scene for investment and growth How to …

What Makes a Great Company Secretary?

What Makes a Great Company Secretary? At one of our recent webinars on the Role of the Company Secretary, Kristy Huxtable, Head of Company Secretariat at Australian Retirement Trust, shared insights …

Climate Risk Governance - NFP boards & directors' duties

In this presentation attendees will gain a contemporary understanding of climate-related financial risks (and opportunities) which is a necessary foundation for a robust system of corporate …

NFP Directors and their EOFY Responsibilities

What are the key considerations for directors in carrying out their end-of-year financial responsibilities? As the Director of an NFP organisation, your financial responsibilities relating to the end …

Securing Great Directors, Joining Great Boards (Panel Discussion)

Is your board seeking new directors or are you a prospective director who is thinking of making the move from executive to a board? Join our expert panellists for a session where they will discuss …

The Great Resignation...or the Great Rethink

The board’s role in cultivating a culture where employees feel they matter The “Great Resignation” has created a flurry of talent leaving the for profit sector in search of more meaning from …