Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Robyn Weatherley about effective delegations.    This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.   Robyn is a Board and Company Secretary, published author, governance advisor, teacher and mentor. In practice for 18 years across of range of industries (from banks to emergency health) and legal structures (listed, unlisted and govern ..read more

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Garland McLellan about what makes a great board report, and how to get them! Oh and we're launching another mini-series - I'm hooked! I'm continuing to work through the not for profit governance principles released by the Australian Institute of Company Directors in April 2024. So our next mini series is about roles and responsibilities. Julie is on the boards of Dam safety, New South Wales Lupitz, which is a tech startup, and the New South Wales Correctional Services, industries, community Consultative Committee. Julie is a ..read more

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I sharing my recap from the Climate Governance Forum in August 2024. It’s sponsored by AICD and these events are always fantastic for learning and networking. This year was no different.  Some of the major moments for me are when speakers emphasized the importance of climate governance as a critical transformation since the Industrial Revolution. So we need to pay attention. There were takeaways that are important for boards: including the recent passage of a climate-related financial disclosure scheme, mandatory climate reporting, and the integra ..read more

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jamie Brunson about how her board guided the organization through the pandemic. Jamie is on the boards of Greater Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Avenue of the Arts, ArtPhilly, Stories to Grow By, and First Person Arts.    And has previously been on the boards of … Philadelphia Cultural Fund (Mayoral Appointee), Avenue of the Arts Board, City of Philadelphia Dept. of Behavioral Health Exec Committee, Mental Health Assoc, Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia    Jamie J is the Executive Director of First Person Arts, is an ..read more

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Andrea Fernandes about communicating strategy. Andrea is on the board – and Acting President- of YWCA Hunter, an organisation that exists to connect, empower and support women and families.   Andrea has been involved in the for-purpose sector for nearly twenty years and continues to love the work. Besides serving on the board, Andrea is the Strategy & Planning Manager at YSAS, a large youth specific community organisation that works with young people and families across Victoria. Andrea has participated in The Observersh ..read more

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Su Jella on reporting against strategy.  Su Jella helps to drive data and AI revolutions and opportunities. A visionary in Data, Analytics, and AI, Su doesn't merely confront the question, "What do we do with all this data?", she transforms this challenge into an enlightening journey of discovery, deriving actionable insights that fuel smarter business decisions.     Su's expertise is anchored in a groundbreaking approach - she integrates her leadership with a human-centric perspective blended with data-driven strategies ..read more

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Denise North about implementing and monitoring strategy.   Denise is on the board of INSEAD Directors Network - an Alumni Group for IDP-Cs and a Director of own business, Denise North Consulting.     She has a long list of prior governance roles, including being:   Chair of the Advisory Board for Catherine Henry Lawyers Chair of Advisory Board   Chair of the INSEAD Alumni Association Australia & New Zealand Limited   Chair of Streetwize Communications Limited  And roles at th ..read more

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Felicity Green about developing and reviewing strategy.  Felicity is on the boards of The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation and WaterAid Australia. She has previously been on the boards of Connected Communities Melbourne    Felicity is the co-founder of impact-led consulting practice, Ensemble Strategy, helping clients across the Not for Profit, government and philanthropic sectors to create strategies for a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. Previous to this venture, Felicity was the CEO of Spark Strategy. With an ..read more

This week on Take on Board, you are hearing from me! I am excited to launch our first ever Take on Board mini-series on strategy. Over the next 5 weeks (including this one) you will be hearing from a series of guests on strategy, purpose and vision and I am very excited. The goal with this mini series- to make strategy accessible for all of you. So over the next several weeks we have an exciting and helpful strategy lineup ready for you.  Felicity Green is a board member of the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation in Victoria and WaterAid, Australia and she takes us through developing s ..read more

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Christine Miller about diversity in the boardroom.  Christine is on the boards of Advisory boards on: BioNJ, Antimicrobials Working Group, HBA. She has previously been on the boards of Iveric Bio.    Christine Miller is currently the President and CEO of Melinta Therapeutics, where she is accelerating transformation, and redefining the portfolio from pure play antibiotics to become a leader in the acute care space. Christine loves working in the healthcare space. She says: "The potential to drive innovation and transform ..read more