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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 …

What is a Disqualified Person?

If your Australian charity or not-for-profit is unsure whether an individual serving on its board or committee (or applying to serve) is a Disqualified Person, the first step is to understand the …

Uncovering Your Purpose as a Leader

When change is omnipresent, your leadership effectiveness is amplified, which is why it helps to have an acute understanding of your purpose as a leader. How do we define this type of …

Finding Collective Leadership Success

People join boards for various reasons and bring their personalised interpretation of leadership styles based on compounding individualised influences and knowledge of organisational governance on …

What's Before SWOT

Preparing for Strategic Planning There is a story about the tourist who stopped a local resident to ask directions. “Well, I wouldn’t start from here if I was going there” was the …

What is a Public Ancillary Fund (PubAF)?

A Public ancillary fund (PubAF) is an entity that receives and distributes money or property to charitable organisations. PubAFs are run by a company that agrees to assume the role of a trustee. They …

Engaging Remote Teams: Key Skills for Leaders

The benefits and risks of teams working remotely Over the past few years, beliefs about how, where, and when work is performed have shifted, and employee expectations and needs have changed. …

What are Related Party Transactions?

Related party transactions are a normal part of the business if your organisation works closely with other entities or individuals and enters into agreements. The Australian government’s regulations …