Governance and Leadership Conference
for Leaders of Not-for-profit Organisations
Join us for two days of insights, information, ideas, practical tools, solutions and strategies to support directors' governance and leadership knowledge.
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Start Time | Speaker | Presentations Day 1 | Topic |
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8:30am |
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Arrival
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8:45am |
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Michael Goldsworthy
Conference Chair
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Welcome
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Welcome |
SEGMENT 1:
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Sector Directions and Drivers
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9:00am |
Gain a greater understanding of the environment your organisation is operating within. What are the macro drivers influencing our society and behaviours? Gain insights into the potential impacts and implications, and develop a contemporary context for your organisation's strategy and strategic decision-making.
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Our Society | |
9:00am |
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Senior Principal Scientist - Strategy And Foresight, CSIRO Australia
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Dr Stefan Hajkowicz will highlight the global Megatrends that should be on your radar.
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Strategic Insights |
9:30am |
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Chair in Digital Economy, QUT
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Marek will discuss how organisations should respond in this new economy. Can artificial intelligence be of meaningful help to boards? What governance mechanisms should be introduced? How should decision-makers collaborate with artificially intelligent agents?
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Digital Economy |
10:00am |
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Associate Professor of Leadership, Swinburne Business School
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Dr Samuel Wilson will discuss the performance of charities as recently analysed by the The Australian Leadership Index, his presentation includes sector context from Carmel Molloy, CEO of The NonProfit Alliance.
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NFP Leadership |
10:30am |
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Questions and Discussion
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Speakers answer your questions and discuss points of interest raised by their presentations.
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Q&A and Discussion |
10:45am |
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MORNING TEA
Networking and refreshment
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SEGMENT 2:
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Sector Trends and Industry Responses
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11:15am |
How is the sector responding to the environmental drivers outlined in the opening segment? What are leaders of not-for-profit organisations seeing/experiencing? What are the opportunities and things to look out for?
Hear insights and discussion from industry leaders:
Liz Forsyth, CEO Disability and Aged Care at APM Dr Vanda Fortunato, Chairperson at Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust Andrew Drysdale, Chair, Desert Channels Group. |
NFP Context | |
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Q&A and Discussion | ||
12:30pm |
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LUNCH
Networking and refreshment
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1:30pm |
SEGMENT 3A:
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Concurrent Workshops 1
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Room 1 |
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Co-founder and Director, Ensemble Strategy
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Strategic Thinking | |
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Director, Tanck Pty Ltd
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Government Relations | |
2:15pm |
SEGMENT 3B:
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Concurrent Workshops 2
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Room 1 |
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Managing Director, Australian Strategic Services
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Presented with Aaron Goldsworthy
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Strategic Planning Systems |
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Managing Director, Business As Usual
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Business Continuity | |
3:00pm |
SEGMENT 3C:
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Concurrent Workshops 3
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Room 1 |
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Managing Director, Conscious Governance
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Board Agendas | |
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Founder and Principal, Blakworks
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Strategic Employment | |
3:45pm |
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AFTERNOON TEA
Networking and refreshment
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SEGMENT 4:
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4:15pm |
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Director, Stellaris
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SWOT through a NZ lens | |
4:45pm |
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Founder, The Business Purpose Project
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Purpose & Strategy | |
5:00pm |
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(in-person delegates)
NETWORKING FUNCTION with RUSSELL KENNEDY LAWYERS Networking and refreshment for leaders of NFP organisations, brought to you in partnership with Russell Kennedy Lawyers.
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Program times are indicative and listed to assist with planning. Actual timing may vary slightly on the day.
ONLINE attendees please note that ONLY PLENARY sessions will be broadcast live. Concurrent workshops will be available in the event portal post event.
Start Time | Speaker | Presentations Day 2 | Topic | |
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8:30am |
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Arrival
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9:00am |
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Welcome back
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Welcome | |
SEGMENT 1:
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Legal Updates for Directors
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9:00am |
Stay up-to-date on the latest requirements for directors. Facilitated by Aaron Goldsworthy, Senior Consultant at Australian Strategic Services, this session features discussions on key recent and pending legislative updates that affect NFP directors.
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Legal Requirements | ||
Topics include: |
New ATO Income Tax Self Assessment Regime
Workplace Reforms Related Party Transactions Privacy Act Review report ~SPEAKERS~
Catherine Nufer-Barr Senior Associate, HopgoodGanim Lawyers Ben Tallboys Principal, Russell Kennedy Lawyers Jonathan Teh Principal, Russell Kennedy Lawyers Vera Visevic Partner, Mills Oakley Lawyers |
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10:15am |
Speakers discuss key points to note and answer your questions.
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10:45am |
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MORNING TEA
Networking and refreshment
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11:15am |
SEGMENT 2A:
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Concurrent Workshops 1
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Principal, Russell Kennedy
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Presented with Felicity Iredale, Senior Associate
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Strategic Collaborations | |
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CEO, Australian Business Volunteers
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Culture | ||
12:00pm |
SEGMENT 2B:
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Concurrent Workshops 2
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CEO, Leadership Space
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Strategic Planning | ||
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Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
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Managing Organisation Funds | ||
12:45pm |
SEGMENT 2C:
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Concurrent Workshops 3
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Room 1 |
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Chief Executive Officer, Victims of Crime NT
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Presented with William Newell (Chair)
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Case Study | |
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Partner, Resolve
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Strategic Planning | ||
1:30pm |
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LUNCH
Networking and refreshments
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SEGMENT 3:
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Preparing for Strategic Success
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2:30pm |
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Partner, Mills Oakley
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Legal Obligations and Strategy | ||
3:00pm |
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CEO, The Director's Dilemma
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Staying Strategic | ||
3:30pm |
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Questions and Discussion
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Speakers answer your questions and discuss points of interest raised by their presentations.
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Q&A and Discussion | |
4:00pm |
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Conference Close
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Program times are indicative and listed to assist with planning. Actual timing may vary slightly on the day.
ONLINE attendees please note that ONLY PLENARY sessions will be broadcast live. Concurrent workshops will be available in the event portal post event.

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