Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga brings you 20 board tips to take into 2020.
In doing so, I acknowledge my good friend Jackie Cooper who helped me bring this together – there’s no way I would have been able to pull out all the key themes and my favourite bits as it would be a bit like having to choose your favourite child. I love all of it! So Jackie was key in pulling this together.
So let’s go back to the start. The first Take on Board episode aired Wednesday 2 July 2019 with the fabulous Sandra Loader. Over six months 23 very different women passed on what they’d learnt about getting on a board and being an effective board member.
There were some standout themes across all 26 episodes.
There’s a loose order to this list: starting with getting on board, to good things to do when on a board. And #1 is without a doubt the most important theme – relationships.
Resource’s Helga mentions:
The full list of tips from this podcast is in this handy list: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/single-post/2020/01/07/20-board-tips-to-take-into-2020
Australia’s Bushfire Appeal details:
This article from the Sydney Morning Herald that outlines a number of organisations supporting people and animals.
Service NSW is supporting the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery. To donate, please call 1800 811 700 or make a donation online.
South Australia – the Kangaroo Island Bushfire Relief Fund and the South Australian Bushfire relief fund.
- https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/notice-board/latest-news/ki-mayoral-relief-and-recovery-bushfire-fund
- https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/south-aussies-donate-big-to-help-bushfire-victims/news-story/7f8a1ee5d4aecd2fdcb520d6aa5e0f88
#20 Organisations and their boards will continue to change
Episode 12: After the Royal Commission, Christina Liosis
Ep 5: Getting attention in the boardroom with Julie Bignell - https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/ep5-julie-bignell-take-on-board
#19 Get board-ready
Episode 9: Getting board ready, Anita Roper
#18 Get your board CV ready
Episode 6, The CV, Dominique Hes
#17 Networks matter
Episode 22: Using your networks, Clare McCartin
#16 Leverage workplace roles into governance roles
Episode 8: More women in decision-making roles, Leonie Morgan
#15 Follow passions and interests
Episode 11: Following passions and interests, Sandy Bell
#14 Understand your values
Episode 12: After the Royal Commission, Christina Liosis
Brene Brown says to pick two key values (e.g. ‘equity’ and ‘courage’)
#13 Welcome and acknowledge the traditional owners
Episode 10: Rethinking the meaning of ‘country’, Amber Roberts
Welcome (to country) and acknowledgement (of country)
Learn about indigenous governance: try the Indigenous Governance Institute Toolkit
#12 The board is a team
Episode 4: Courageous questions, Llewellyn Prain
#10 Embrace diversity
Episode 18: The importance of regional boards, Fiona Williams
#9 Align with management
Episode 7: Making problems easy to solve, Dr Sue Keay
#8 Put in the time + read the papers
Episode 2: Getting clear about intentions, Rachel Lowry
#7 Put the consumer first
Episode 20: Putting the consumer first, Kellie O’Callaghan
#6 The art of asking the good question
Episode 13: Finding the right fit, Jo Plummer
#5 Find your voice
Episode 19: Breaking down preconceptions, Sheena Watt
- Your voice: “I had to develop my voice.” Michelle Shepherd
- Loud and proud: “You need to be loud and proud if you’re on a board.” Sandra Loader
- Bravery: “Having the courage and the bravery to open your mouth and ask those questions.” Julie Bignell
#4 Have a succession plan
Episode 15: An appetite for risk, Zora Artis
#3 Ongoing knowledge and skills development
Episode 21: The joining gene, Linda White
#2 Respond deliberately
Episode 14: Gaining influence and using it for good, Michelle Gibbings
#1 Build good relationships
Episode 17: Empowering young changemakers, Jane Kennedy
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