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Getting the Chair/CEO Dynamic Right: The Most Consequential Relationship in Your Organisation

Better Boards is pleased to present this session in partnership with Fiona Allan, independent advisor to the cultural and not-for-profit sector, and author of the Arts Council England guidance …

Strengthening Impact: How a Governance Framework Improves Organisational Performance

Strong governance is the foundation that enables organisations to operate effectively, make sound decisions and deliver on their purpose. Yet many governance systems are fragmented, unclear or overly …

Asset Register

Jump to Section Types of asset registers Fixed asset register Portable and attractive asset register Information asset register IT asset register What to include in an asset register Creating and …

Decision Register

Jump to Section Why use a decision register What to include Decision register template When a decision register matters most During a crisis For complex projects When transparency is questioned Tips …

Share Register

Every Australian company must keep a share register. It records who owns the company’s shares, how many they hold, which class those shares belong to, and when ownership changed. The …

Body Corporate

Jump to Section How bodies corporate are created Key legal characteristics Types of bodies corporate in Australia Related bodies corporate Why the distinction matters for governance Related Terms …

Flying Minutes

Jump to Section When to use flying minutes How to conduct a flying minute After the vote Example of a flying minute Common mistakes Flying minutes vs circular resolutions Using a board portal for …

Governance

Jump to Section How leading bodies define governance Why governance matters Governance vs management Principles of good governance Governance by jurisdiction Australia New Zealand Canada United …

In-Camera

Jump to Section When to go in camera How to run an in-camera session The secrecy problem Having an in-camera policy Managing in-camera sessions with a board portal In-camera sessions and the law …

Meeting Agenda

Jump to Section What belongs on a board meeting agenda Structuring the agenda Consent agendas Board papers and preparation Using a board portal for agendas Frequently Asked Questions Related Terms …