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Why Leadership at the Board Level in the Not-for-Profit Sector is Essential

Why Leadership at the Board Level in the Not-for-Profit Sector is Essential

December 6th 2024 Leadership is a critical component of any organisation, but it is especially important in the not-for-profit sector (NFP) with its numbers of volunteers. As a board member, you are responsible for Read more

Revitalise Your Board for Peak Performance!

Revitalise Your Board for Peak Performance!

September 4th 2024 "Board refresh" might sound like corporate jargon, but it’s a game-changer in the not-for-profit world. This process involves bringing in new people to the board of directors—not just to fill emp Read more

Unlock Strategic Success: Essential Questions Every Board Member Must Ask

Unlock Strategic Success: Essential Questions Every Board Member Must Ask

August 19th 2024 Part of the board members' responsibilities is developing and overseeing the execution of the organisation’s strategy. The board of directors are more than just a rubber stamp for the CEO and can a Read more

Board Ethics: Why integrity is essential for board members

Board Ethics: Why integrity is essential for board members

July 30th 2024 Far too frequently you read or hear about the loss of trust between board/committee members. One episode to catch my eye, relates to the Wellington City Council. The Post headline says it all: Read more

The Relationship Between the CEO and the Board

The Relationship Between the CEO and the Board

July 29th 2024 The connection between CEOs and boards is critical for any organisation's prosperity. When it comes to not-for-profit establishments, including charities and incorporated societies, their bond takes Read more

A Peak behind the scenes presentation

A Peak behind the scenes presentation

May 17th 2024 Having purchased a few copies of the book Getting to grips with not-for-profit governance, Wellington City Libraries invited me to give a book presentation. “Local author Pierre Woolridge shares Read more

Developing a Conflict of Interest policy - re-registering as an Incorporated Society

Developing a Conflict of Interest policy - re-registering as an Incorporated Society

May 9th 2024 The Incorporated Societies Act 2022, requires all organisations to have a conflict of interest policy. I’m a committee member on a couple of motorbike clubs updating their constitution with a view Read more

Keeping members in the loop – re-registering as an Incorporated Society

Keeping members in the loop – re-registering as an Incorporated Society

March 27th 2024 One of the first things to do when a committee/board begins considering re-registering under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, is to inform members of what up. After all, it the members not the Read more

Committees & Boards: Why the Most Obvious Questions Don't Get Asked

Committees & Boards: Why the Most Obvious Questions Don't Get Asked

March 11th 2024 Ever been on a committee or board and worried what people might think if you asked a question or two? You are not alone. Indeed, this is very common especially for newbies attending at their first Read more

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