Support new or experienced Board members and staff to perform their duties through this nine-episode Governance training podcast designed to assist not-for-profit groups to lead with impact, confidence and compliance.
The series features conversations with governance experts Peter Fitzpatrick and Caroline Robinson and the content is ideal for those with no prior governance training.
The Podcast has been delivered with support of the CBH Group as part of the GGA Governance Capacity Building program.
Episode 1 – Directors Responsibilities Episode 2 – Directors Responsibilities (cont) Episode 3 – Achieving Best Practice Board Performance Episode 4 – Achieving Best Practice Board Performance (cont) Episode 5 – The Board’s Role in Strategy and Risk Episode 6 – Financial Responsibilities and Performance Episode 7 – Not for Profit Boards [FAQ Questions 1-5] Episode 8 – Board Meetings [FAQ Questions 6-12] Episode 9 – Processes [FAQ Questions 13-17]
Season 2
In Season two of the GGA Governance Podcast, guest governance advisor and facilitator of the GGA’s governance e-course, Caroline Robinson answers the top most frequently asked questions posed to her by not for profit organisations in regional Western Australia.
Episode 9 – FAQs 13 – 17 (Processes)
Duration: 0:19:20 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:21 Welcome Caroline 0:02:33 Q13: What happens when multiple Board members have a conflict of interest/how do we get Board members to acknowledge they have a conflict of interest? 0:05:27 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:05:52 Q14: Talk to us about the situation where a Board member is ‘out voted’ on an issue 0:08:11 Q15: What is the role of a Returning Officer at an AGM? 0:09:28 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad 0:10:09 Q16: Should we have lengths of office for Board members? 0:14:19 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad 0:14:47 Q17: Can you discuss the dynamics of the Board and CEO relationship? 0:17:40 GGA member groups webinar on Chair CEO relationships
Episode 8 – FAQs 6 – 12 (Board Meetings)
Duration: 0:18:10 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:21 Welcome Caroline 0:02:36 Q6: What’s the difference between a board meeting and a general meeting, more commonly known as an AGM? 0:03:50 Q7: As a member, can I attend a board meeting? 0:04:44 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:05:18 Q8: What do we do when we can’t get a quorum? 0:06:43 Q9: How do we keep our meetings on track? 0:11:06 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad 0:11:48 Q10: How do we write minutes? 0:14:33 Q11: How do we receive reports and minutes? 0:15:18 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad 0:15:59 Q12: At what point should a CEO or a senior employee be in a board meeting?
Episode 07 – FAQs 1 – 5 (Not for Profit Boards)
Duration: 0:16:40 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:21 Welcome Caroline 0:02:38 Q1: Where do we find board members in regional communities and regional WA? 0:06:18 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:06:40 Q2: How do you resolve the issue of inactive board members on a board? 0:09:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad 0:10:07 Q3: What do you believe is the ideal number to be sitting on a board? 0:11:47 Q4: 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 Ad 0:14:05 Q5: How are board members liable for the actions of the association?
Episode 6 – Financial Responsibilities and Performance
Duration: 0:43:08 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Welcome Peter 0:02:16 What are the statutory financial responsibilities for a NFP Board? 0:08:04 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:08:26 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 Ad 0:22:15 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 Ad 0:35:57 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?
Episode 05 – The Board’s Role in Strategy and Risk
Duration: 0:41:06 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Welcome Peter 0:02:06 What are the key board responsibilities for developing strategy in a NFP organisation? 0:08:06 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:08:29 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 Ad 0:21:53 What are the different responsibilities of the board and management for risk? 0:29:38 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad 0:30:05 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?
Episode 04 – Achieving Best Practice Board Performance (Cont.)
Duration: 0:39:14
0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Welcome Peter 0:02:05 What is the role of the Chair? 0:09:03 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:09:26 How do you ensure good Chair and Board -CEO and staff relationships? 0:15:20 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad 0:16:00 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 Ad 0:26:12 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 Performance
Duration: 0:34:16 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Welcome Peter 0:02:09 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 Group 0:10:37 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 Ad 0:20:58 What is the role of the board in achieving a strong culture? 0:27:13 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad 0:27:53 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-up
Episode 02 – Director’s Responsibilities (Cont.)
Duration: 0:32:49 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Welcome Peter 0:02:28 How do conflicts of interest arise and how are they managed?0:05:52 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:06:15 What are the tests for responsible decision making? 0:09:49 What rights do directors have? 0:14:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad 0:15:08 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 Ad 0:26:55 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
Episode 01 – Director’s Responsibilities
Duration: 0:34:47 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Welcome Peter 0:02:08 What are some of the major issues for not for profit (NFP) boards? 0:06:17 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group 0:06:38 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 Ad 0:13:57 What are the key responsibilities for directors? 0:17:44 What are the different types of directors? 0:23:50 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad 0:24:16 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 directors 0:29:37 Who can we contact for more information? 0:31:27 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
