To start or not start a new program. To continue or discontinue an existing program. To hire or not hire the candidate in front of you as CEO. To …
In an era where not-for-profits must navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment, Parkerville Children and Youth Care (Parkerville) has …
Articles on Governance and Leadership in Purpose Driven Organisations.
Governance
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 …
Rachel Colombi
Board Dynamics
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 …
Better Boards
Non-Profit Fact Sheets
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 …
Leadership
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 …
David Bartlett
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 …
Strategy & Risk
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 …
Liz Forsyth
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 …
Phil Preston
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 …
William Newall
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 …
Ron Scott
