Let's Talk Governance

Duration: 0:50:01

[00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

[00:01:28] - How Do Decisions Impact Culture?

[00:03:14] - What Role Do Individual Opinions & Perspectives Play?

[00:05:28] - How Can Boards Function as Teams?

[00:09:18] - What Makes Trust & Relationships Critical?

[00:10:11] - Why Are Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence Important?

[00:15:12] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

[00:15:46] - What Defines a Strong Chair-CEO Relationship?

[00:16:36] - What Are Rational vs Non-Rational Decisions?

[00:18:47] - How Do Charters Guide Decision Making?

[00:20:53] - How Should Ethics & Moral Standards Shape Decisions?

[00:24:03] - Why Is Diversity of Thinking Important?

[00:27:05] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

[00:28:15] - What Are the Different Communication Styles?

[00:32:18] - What Is Psychological Safety & Why Does It Matter?

[00:35:57] - How Do You Manage Difficult Conversations?

[00:41:03] - Sponsor Break: GGA Events Calendar

[00:41:30] - What Is Social License to Operate?

[00:44:13] - What Is an Effective Framework for Decision Making?

[00:49:17] - Closing Remarks

Duration: 0:48:22

[00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

[00:01:37] - What Is the Current Status of Culture Today?

[00:03:14] - What Is Culture and Why Is It So Important?

[00:05:04] - How Is the Board's Role in Culture Changing?

[00:07:38] - How Does a Director Assess Organizational Culture?

[00:09:55] - Why Are Values So Important to Culture?

[00:12:24] - What Are the Roadblocks to Building Effective Culture?

[00:14:35] - What Are the Steps for Building Impactful Culture?

[00:15:12] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

[00:18:14] - Should Culture Be Part of Strategy?

[00:21:41] - What Tools Can Directors Use to Assess Culture?

[00:25:45] - How Does Individual Engagement Impact Performance?

[00:30:16] - What Are Unwritten Ground Rules (UGGs)?

[00:34:05] - What Are the Four Cs of Cultural Influence?

[00:35:45] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

[00:36:05] - What Actions Are Needed in a Cultural Crisis?

[00:39:13] - How Do You Achieve Cultural Alignment?

[00:41:03] - Sponsor Break: GGA Events Calendar

[00:41:27] - What Qualities Do Leaders Need for Effective Culture?

[00:47:01] - Closing Remarks

Duration: 0:13:49

[00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

[00:01:38] - What Is Underperformance and How Can It Be Identified?

[00:02:04] - What Should Managers Do Once They Identify Underperformance?

[00:03:00] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

[00:03:40] - What If the Issue Is Complex or the Employee Doesn't Improve?

[00:05:20] - What Should Managers Avoid When Implementing a PIP?

[00:06:15] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

[00:07:15] - What Happens When Performance Persists or There Is Misconduct?

[00:09:13] - Why Is Procedural Fairness So Important?

[00:10:21] - Sponsor Break: GGA Statewide Events Calendar

[00:11:12] - How Should Managers Handle These Meetings Professionally?

[00:12:13] - What Are the Final Tips for Managers Navigating These Situations?

[00:13:16] - Closing Remarks

Duration: 0:21:18

[00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

[00:01:39] - What Are the Changes to Family and Domestic Violence Leave?

[00:02:34] - How Does This Affect Employers, Particularly Small Businesses?

[00:03:51] - What Do the Sexual Harassment Law Updates Include?

[00:04:48] - What Does Positive Duty Look Like in Practice?

[00:05:17] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

[00:05:39] - What Are the Penalties for Failing to Comply?

[00:06:32] - How Has Casual Employment Been Redefined?

[00:08:38] - How Can Businesses Ensure They Are Compliant with Casual Employment?

[00:09:00] - What Is the Right to Disconnect?

[00:10:29] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

[00:10:55] - What Is the Goal Behind the Right to Disconnect?

[00:12:15] - Are There Penalties for Ignoring This New Right?

[00:12:41] - What Should Employers Know About Wage Theft Penalties?

[00:15:32] - Sponsor Break: GGA Statewide Events Calendar

[00:15:58] - What Are the Changes to Workers Compensation Laws?

[00:17:26] - How Can Businesses Adapt to These Changes?

[00:19:12] - What Is the Final Advice for Employers Navigating These Updates?

[00:20:41] - Closing Remarks

Duration: 0:26:55

[00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

[00:01:36] - Why Is Getting Our Compliance Right So Important?

[00:02:25] - What Can a Business Do to Avoid Penalties?

[00:03:35] - What Policies and Procedures Are Necessary?

[00:05:35] - What Are the Ongoing HR Tasks for Compliance?

[00:07:15] - What Are Awards and Why Are They Important?

[00:08:44] - Does Everyone Fall Under an Award?

[00:10:49] - What Are National Employment Standards (NES)?

[00:13:13] - What Happens If an Employer Doesn't Comply with NES?

[00:14:04] - Does the NES Apply to Everyone?

[00:15:19] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

[00:15:51] - What Are Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs)?

[00:18:29] - What Are the Key Rules Around IFAs?

[00:20:36] - What Is the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT)?

[00:21:57] - Sponsor Break: GGA Events Calendar

[00:22:26] - What Happens If the IFA Doesn't Pass the BOOT?

[00:23:42] - How Can Businesses Ensure They Are IFA Compliant?

[00:25:37] - What Are the Key Takeaways About IFAs?

[00:26:20] - Closing Remarks

Episode 9 - Processes

Duration: 19:20

0:00:00 Introduction

0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson

0:02:33 What happens when multiple Board members have a conflict of interest/how do we get Board members to acknowledge they have a conflict of interest?

0:05:27 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

0:05:52 Talk to us about the situation where a Board member is ‘out voted’ on an issue

0:08:11 What is the role of a Returning Officer at an AGM?

0:09:28 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

0:10:09 Should we have lengths of office for Board members?

0:14:19 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

0:14:47 Can you discuss the dynamics of the Board and CEO relationship?

0:17:40 GGA member groups webinar on Chair CEO relationships

0:17:57 Wrap-up/Conclusion

0:18:42 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

Episode 8 - Board Meetings

Duration: 18:10

0:00 Introduction

0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson

0:02:36 What's the difference between a board meeting and a general meeting, more commonly known as an AGM?

0:03:50 As a member, can I attend a board meeting?

0:04:44 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

0:05:18 What do we do when we can't get a quorum?

0:06:43 How do we keep our meetings on track?

0:10:15 Roberts rules of order for meetings

0:11:06 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

0:11:48 How do we write minutes?

0:14:33 How do we receive reports and minutes?

0:15:18 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

0:15:59 At what point should a CEO or a senior employee be in a board meeting?

0:17:25 Wrap-up/Conclusion

0:17:50 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

Episode 7 - Not for Profit Boards

Duration: 16:40

0:00 Introduction

0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson

0:02:38 Where do we find board members in regional communities and regional WA?

0:06:18 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

0:06:40 How do you resolve the issue of inactive board members on a board?

0:09:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

0:10:07 What do you believe is the ideal number to be sitting on a board?

0:11:47 How do we appoint vacancies on a board, and do we need to elect a chair if one is not nominated at an AGM?

0:13:30 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

0:14:05 How are board members liable for the actions of the association?

0:16:02 Wrap-up/Conclusion

0:16:20 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

Episode 06 - Financial Responsibilities and Performance

Duration: 0:43:08

0:00:00 Introduction

0:02:00 Welcome Peter

0:02:16 What are the statutory financial responsibilities for a NFP Board?

0:08:04 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

0:08:26 What are the main financial statements and how are they linked?

0:16:30 What are the warning signs for insolvency?

0:21:35 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

0:22:15 What are the key requirements for analysing financial performance?

0:28:09 What are the financial reporting obligations for a NFP organisation?

0:35:29 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

0:35:57 Network Question: Is there a way that NFPs can retain their values and independence if they are quasi statutory or government funded?

0:38:33 Network Question:  What is the correct process for members of an organisation to be paid for work within an organisation of which they are a member?

0:40:23 Wrap-up/Conclusion

Episode 05 - The Board's Role in Strategy and Risk

Duration: 0:41:06

0:00:00 Introduction

0:02:00 Welcome Peter

0:02:06 What are the key board responsibilities for developing strategy in a NFP organisation? 

0:08:06 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

0:08:29 What are the key ingredients of a successful strategy?

0:13:07 How often should the strategic plan be reviewed?

0:15:57 Why do so many organisations fail to deliver on strategy?

0:21:12 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

0:21:53 What are the different responsibilities of the board and management for risk?

0:29:38 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

0:30:05 What are the key tools and processes for managing risk?

0:35:20 Network Question: How do Executive Officers ensure that sufficient time is spent on strategy and planning when their boards are community people with other priorities?

0:40:08 Wrap-up