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Master the Art of the Boardroom. Helping #NFP board members improve their knowledge, tools, and networks for best practice #governance.

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Healthy organisations = thriving teams! Life Ed NSW builds success through: ✅ Strategic alignment ✅ Team empowerment & wellbeing ✅ Values-driven leadership 👉 betterboards.net/leadership/… #Leadership #OrganisationalHealth #BetterBoards #TeamCulture

Nurturing Organisational Health

In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational management, the quest for sustained success amidst uncertainty remains a challenge. A quote from Professor …

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🌟 What defines you as a leader? Uncover your purpose: ✅ Reflect on key strengths & moments of "flow" ✅ Craft a unique, memorable statement ✅ Build a leadership legacy that matters Start here 👉 betterboards.net/leadership/… #Leadership #Purpose #Growth #BetterBoards

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. …

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💬 Board miscommunication = poor decisions. Tackle common issues like: ⚠️ Lack of rapport ⚠️ Inconsistent info ⚠️ Misaligned perspectives Learn practical solutions to improve communication: 👉 betterboards.net/relationshi… #BoardGovernance #LeadershipSkills #BetterBoards

Board Dynamics: Overcoming Miscommunication Among Directors

Effective board communication is critical for sound governance and strategic decision-making, but miscommunication is a common challenge. With actionable …

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🌐 Leading remote teams? Build trust, foster engagement, and combat burnout! Learn more: 👉 betterboards.net/leadership/… #RemoteLeadership #WorkFromHome #LeadershipSkills #BetterBoards

Engaging Remote Teams: Key Skills for Leaders

Leaders today must transform and modernise their ledership skills when engaging and managing a remote workforce.

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🖋️ Become a minute-taking pro — for FREE! ✅ Capture decisions with clarity ✅ Learn what to include (and leave out) ✅ Improve governance & transparency Join 1,000 learners today: 👉 betterboards.net/courses/min… #MinuteTaking #Governance #LeadershipSkills #FreeCourse

Free Minute Taking Course: An Introduction for Boards

Our free minute taking course provides essential guidance for anyone interested in learning the basics of minute taking for boards, from legal compliance …

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🌟 Good governance = thriving organisations Transformative governance change helps NFPs stay dynamic and purpose-driven. 👉 betterboards.net/governance/… #Leadership #Governance #BetterBoards #NonProfitLeadership

Achieving Transformative Governance Change

This article discusses key principles for engaging members and stakeholders to achieve transformative governance change in not-for-profit organisations.

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🤝 Board reporting is a team effort! Directors: Ask for what you need. CEOs: Focus on quality over quantity. Learn tips to improve information flow and enhance board decisions: 👉 betterboards.net/governance/… #BoardGovernance #NonProfitLeadership #BetterBoards #Collaboration

It Takes Two To Tango

Board reports enable the CEO and management to provide information to the board, and the board to use that information to make informed decisions.

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🏛️ Boards can’t ignore government engagement. From strategy to compliance, government shapes every organisation’s success. Learn how boards can prioritise this critical area: 👉 betterboards.net/strategy-ri… #BoardGovernance #GovernmentRelations #Leadership #BetterBoards

The Importance of Government Engagement for Board Directors

Amongst finance, risk, strategy, oversight, compliance and share/stake holders, board directors could be forgiven for thinking engaging with government is …

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📊 Boost your board’s governance with BoardWise®! ✅ Board Evaluation Toolkit ✅ 150 hours of on-demand training ✅ Monthly webinars included Perfect for not-for-profits and for-purpose organisations. 👉 betterboards.net/boardwise/ #BoardGovernance #LeadershipTools #BetterBoards

BoardWise - Governance Training & Board Evaluation

On-demand governance training and knowledge for your entire for-purpose or not-for-profit board. Paired with a powerful Board Evaluation toolkit. Take your …

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❓ What is a shadow director? A person who influences board decisions without a formal title—but carries the same legal risks. Learn how to identify & mitigate shadow director risks: 👉 betterboards.net/non-profit-… #BoardGovernance #Leadership #Transparency #BetterBoards

What Is a Shadow Director?

Having shadow directors creates significant risks for an organisation. This article offers tips on how to identify if you have unofficial directors.

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🚀 Advisory boards: Are they the game-changer your NFP needs? 👉 betterboards.net/governance/… #NonProfitLeadership #AdvisoryBoards #BetterBoards #BoardGovernance

Advisory Boards for Not-for-Profits

Learn how not-for-profit organisations can leverage advisory boards to gain strategic advice, expertise, and fresh perspectives while navigating potential …

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🗞️ Want to boost your organisation's media presence? Join our webinar with ex-ABC journalist Tony Nicholls on 28 Nov 2024 @ 1pm AEDT and learn how to craft compelling stories that the media can't ignore! 🎯 betterboards.net/build-your-… #MediaStrategy #BetterBoards #PRSuccess #NFP

Building Your Organisation's Reputation Through Media

Learn how to get your positive stories up repeatedly in the media and build your organisation’s profile and credibility. There is no shortage of problems …

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🎯 Want to ensure your new board members hit the ground running? Join us for upcoming Effective Director Induction - Thursday 14 November 2024 ⏰ 1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEDT) 🔗 betterboards.net/director-in… #DirectorInduction #Governance #BetterBoards #Leadership #BoardSuccess #Webinar

Effective Director Induction

Board induction is a crucial element to successfully transitioning a new board member into your organisation. An induction is essential for all new …

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🗞️ Want to boost your organisation's media presence? Join our webinar with ex-ABC journalist Tony Nicholls on 28 Nov 2024 @ 1pm AEDT and learn how to craft compelling stories that the media can't ignore! 🎯 betterboards.net/build-your-… #MediaStrategy #BetterBoards #PRSuccess #NFP

Building Your Organisation's Reputation Through Media

Learn how to get your positive stories up repeatedly in the media and build your organisation’s profile and credibility. There is no shortage of problems …

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CEO dismissal: a tough call that can make or break an org. ⚖️ Learn how boards can navigate this touchy subject and ensure effective outcomes: betterboards.net/performance… #BoardGovernance #CEODismissal #Leadership #BetterBoards

The Touchy Subject of CEO Dismissal

Firing the CEO of an organisaion is a difficult decision. Understanding more about the process is critical to getting it right.

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🎯 Want to ensure your new board members hit the ground running? Join us for upcoming Effective Director Induction - Thursday 14 November 2024 ⏰ 1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEDT) 🔗 betterboards.net/director-in… #DirectorInduction #Governance #BetterBoards #Leadership #BoardSuccess #Webinar

Effective Director Induction

Board induction is a crucial element to successfully transitioning a new board member into your organisation. An induction is essential for all new …

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Circular resolutions: a smart way to make board decisions without a meeting! 📝 Learn how to use them effectively and when they apply: betterboards.net/glossary/ci… #BoardGovernance #CircularResolution #BetterBoards

What Is a Circular Resolution? How Boards Decide Without Meeting

A circular resolution lets a board pass decisions in writing without a meeting. Learn the rules under the Corporations Act and how to prepare one.

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Privacy reforms are coming! 🔒 NFPs, are you prepared? Learn what changes are ahead and how to stay compliant: privacy policies, privacy officers, opt-outs, and more. 📊🚨 betterboards.net/legal/priva… #PrivacyReform #NFP #DataSecurity #BetterBoards

Privacy Protection Reform – Upcoming Changes and What You Need to Know!

Protecting your organisation from cyber risk and implementing preventative measures to keep your organisation's data safe, has never been more important …

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Miscommunication can derail a board's effectiveness. 💬🚫 Discover practical tips to overcome common communication barriers among directors and enhance governance: betterboards.net/relationshi… #BoardDynamics #Governance #Communication #BetterBoards

Board Dynamics: Overcoming Miscommunication Among Directors

Effective board communication is critical for sound governance and strategic decision-making, but miscommunication is a common challenge. With actionable …

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The secret to a great NFP strategy? 🌟 A Theory of Change. Learn how this framework helps align actions to impact and create a resilient strategy for the NFP sector. 💡🤝 betterboards.net/strategy-ri… #NFP #SocialImpact #Strategy #BetterBoards

The Secret Ingredient to Great Not-for-Profit Strategy

Co-authored by Felicity Green and Elena Mogilevski Strategic planning for the not-for-profit sector is vastly different from planning for the private …

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