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Effective Governance @EffectiveGovern

Corporate governance, strategy and risk advisory services

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Ian Doyle has previously discussed strategic planning for school boards in general and the need to look into the future when developing strategy. In his latest article, he makes several observations based on his recent strategic planning work. effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Independent schools strategic planning series: Part two

Why a three-year strategic plan for your school just isn’t enough  In the first article of our series on school strategy, ‘Thinking ahead: Independent school boards and strategic planning’, we...

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Our latest article "Thinking Ahead – Independent School Boards and Strategic Planning" is Part 1 of a new series on strategy for independent school boards from Ian Doyle. effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Independent schools strategic planning series: Part one

Thinking Ahead – Independent School Boards and Strategic Planning  Strategic planning is where the board and principal establish, refine and review the major goals of the school and determine how...

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In his latest article, Stephen Howell answers the question, why is there a ‘G’ in ESG? effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Why is there a ‘G’ in ESG?

While the environmental and social impacts of organisations are increasingly on the board agenda, governance is what boards are there to do, so you might ask why it is included in ESG? Governance,...

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In the latest article on our website, Ian Doyle discusses and offers advice on conducting independent school principal assessments. #principalassessment #CEOassessment #independentschools #360degreereview #schoolboards effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

How do you conduct an independent school principal assessment?

Every school board wants its principal to succeed. One of the best ways to do this is through regular performance feedback – the more feedback the better. Principals have a much better chance for...

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We have just published a new article on our website, 'Board evaluation: A call to action' by Stephen Howell, which looks out how to get the best out of a board review once the results are delivered. effectivegovernance.com.au/p… #boardevaluations #boardreviews #corporategovernance

Board evaluation: A call to action

The board evaluation is over, so what do we do with the results? A board evaluation should have positive outcomes. If it doesn’t result in governance improvements, then it is wasting both the...

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On our website: CEO performance reviews that work effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

CEO performance reviews that work

CEO turnover in Australia sits at 21.9% and is higher than most other mature economies1. While there are many contributing factors, including behavioural and ethical concerns, conflicts with the...

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Do you need a policy on policies? It is a question your board should ask if one does not exist. effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Do you need a policy on policies?

Many organisations struggle with policy formation and review.  They understand that written documentation is essential for effective and consistent communication within organisations, and the...

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In are new article, Stephen Howell asks: "Are you mature enough? Developing the Board Maturity Benchmark Assessment (BMBA)" effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Are you mature enough? Developing the Board Maturity Benchmark Assessment (BMBA)

Dragon asked if we were old enough and if we would tell the truth. I ask does your board governance maturity provide assurance of a culture of compliance? While you might respond that you conduct a...

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There are 3 new ISO standards impacting governance - Cate Jolley discusses what you need to know: effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Three new ISO standards impacting governance

Directors and boards should be aware of three new governance standards released this year by The International Organization for Standardization (ISO): ISO 37000:2021 Governance of organizations –...

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New Article: No time to wait on Environmental and Social Reporting by Dr Rachel Baird effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

No time to wait on Environmental and Social Reporting

The success of Engine No.1 in spilling one quarter of the Exxon Mobil Board should set every ASX Board on notice. Shareholders are increasingly demonstrating that they have lost patience with boards...

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Do your directors know their duties? #corporategovernance #directorsduties effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Do your directors know their duties?

Directors must be aware of the legal duties imposed on them when they take a position on a board. A breach of these duties can trigger serious consequences for an individual in both a professional...

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Key trends shaping ESG probonoaustralia.com.au/news… via @probononews
Women are making their way onto NFP boards. But is it enough? probonoaustralia.com.au/news… via @probononews
How is your board dealing with strategy now? See Cate Jolley's article on what to do in the current environment: effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Strategy in uncertain times

The dynamics of the new business environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of recession and uncertainty over the impacts of climate change highlight deficiencies in the traditional...

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Ian Doyle discusses building a skills-based school board in his latest article effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

The importance of building a school board dream team

While working with school boards, we still occasionally hear language suggesting that the board should consider itself lucky if an existing director elects to stay. The logic underlying this presum...

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Effective Governance was engaged by NSW Treasury as one of four key external advisors in the recent Independent Review of icare and the SICG Act. Four of our recommendations were included in the review's final report. See more at: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

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Effective Governance was engaged by the New South Wales (NSW) Treasury as one of four key external advisors. We provided expert advice to the icare and State Insurance and Care Governance Act (SICG)...

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Final Report of the CATSI Act Review – proposed changes for indigenous corporations hopgoodganim.com.au/page/kno… #nativetitle #indigenouscorporations #governance
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Enhanced governance for Australian charities – a sixth ACNC governance standard effectivegovernance.com.au/p…

Enhanced governance for Australian charities – a sixth standard

In order to maintain and enhance public trust in the Australian charity sector, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2021 (Cth) (the...

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'What does good governance look like?' An article from the archives of @betterboards by our former MD James Beck looks at that question: betterboards.net/governance/…

What Does Good Governance Look Like?

The definition of Good Governance is akin to the definition of hard-core pornography offered by Justice Potter Stewart1 - we cannot define it, but we ‘know …

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Changes to director resignations: improving the accountability of resigning directors - a must read for Australian directors hopgoodganim.com.au/page/kno…
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