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Today on Take on Board, Helga shares her conversation with Hannah Brown. This chat was part of the March Take on Board Breakfast event. Hannah joined Helga to present what boards need to know about protecting themselves and their stakeholders from cyber threats.Using the story of Maersk cyber attack, Hannah shares real tips of how to take action about these real risks. One key message - start today!Hannah then fields questions from women who joined the event. There were so many amazing questions, a second podcast with just questions and insightful responses form Hannah will be released soon. So subscribe so you don’t miss out.This podcast has been edited for time. If you want to ensure you don’t miss an opportunity to network with amazing women, learn about board openings and gain insights to help you in your board roles or just life, join the Take on Board Community so you can come along to the next one - which will be May 25! Sign up here:Take on Board event: Developing strategy: From global to local organisations - 25 May 2021https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=736768&Contact Hannah or find out more about her:https://www.midnytecity.com.au/Hannah mentions the following resources, articles and tips:The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History - https://www.wired.com/story/notpetya-cyberattack-ukraine-russia-code-crashed-the-world/Notifiable data breach scheme - https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches/General Data Protection Regulation - https://gdpr-info.eu/The National Institute of Standards and Technology - Cyber Security Framework - https://www.nist.gov/cyberframeworkMidnyte City Cyber Resilience Seminar - https://www.midnytecity.com.au/building-cyber-resilience-for-nfpsSecurity Shift Cyber Security Portal (cyber training service) - https://aware.securityshift.com/1Password - https://1password.com/LastPass - https://www.lastpass.com/Have I Been Pwned - https://haveibeenpwned.com/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board event: Developing strategy: From global to local organisations - 25 May 2021https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=736768&Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast Helga is speaking to Fiona Kerr about neuroscience and technology in the boardrooms. She’s particularly interested to talk about AI and how that might impact discussion in the boardroom.Fiona is the Deputy Chair of the Catalyst Foundation. Fiona researches, speaks and consults on a range of topics including the neuroscience of human-human and human-technology interaction, neurogenesis, and how good leaders create organisations that flourish. Her interest in the science and power of human connectivity has developed over more than 30 years working in a variety of sectors in Australia and overseas, encompassing power generation, automotive manufacturing, defence, pharmaceuticals, state government, and creative companies including Cirque du Soleil!She founded The NeuroTech Institute and works with business leaders, policymakers, engineers, scientists, and thought leaders to investigate how humans shape each other, how technology shapes us and thus how we should shape technology. The centre explores how we can leverage the incredible capabilities of both humans and AI, how we can maintain human connection in an increasingly technologised world, and how to create quality interaction and partnerships between humans and AI.Contact Fiona or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fiona-kerr/The Neurotech Institute: https://www.theneurotechinstitute.com/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board event: Developing strategy: From global to local organisations - 25 May 2021https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=736768&Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking to Trish Hansen about purpose, culture, trust and diversity.Trish is on the boards of South Australia Living Artists Festival (SALA) and she established Kindred Australia.She was previously the President of the Australian Institute of Urban Studies, the Interim Chair of All Together Now and Director of the Australian Institute of Patient and Family Centred CareTrish is the Founding Principal of Urban Mind Studio. As a strategist and systems designer in the fields of health, wellbeing, arts and culture, Trish works to enrich the creative and cultural life of places, neighbourhoods and cities. As a natural collaborator, complex systems thinker and regenerative practitioner, Trish has provoked, pioneered and managed social enterprises, projects, programs and quests in the tertiary adult and paediatric health, urban, arts and cultural sectors. Currently a Good Design Australia Ambassador, Fellow of the Centre for Conscious Design, Board Director of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival as well as serving on other committees including the Good Design Australia COVID 19 Taskforce.Contact Trish or find out more about her:https://www.urbanmind.studio/ orhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-hansen-3919726a/RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Cultural Compass: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59923e9615d5db79b4fb75fc/t/5edf3a063704b46a546dcd0b/1591687750559/CULTURAL+COMPASS_MASTER.pdfFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking to Cheryl Hayman about non-traditional skills and what directors with these bring and why are they needed for great governance and board effectiveness.Cheryl is on the boards of:Shriro Holdings Ltd,HGL Ltd,Chartered Accountants ANZ,Darlinghurst Theatre Co,Peer Support Australia and amember of the Digital Experts Advisory Committee and a HCF Councillor.Cheryl Hayman is an experienced ASX Non-Executive Director (NED), ASX Remuneration and Nominations Committee Chair, and was previously a c-Suite marketing director with global food and retail restaurant companies, including George Weston Foods and Yum! Restaurants.Cheryl advises companies that want to achieve digital transformation at scale, grow through diversification, innovation and customer-centric strategies.Cheryl’s background in marketing is considered a ‘non-traditional’ path to the boardroom, but she utilises her expertise, diverse perspective and whole of business leadership experience to guide companies that want to disrupt and grow. Cheryl is a passionate mentor of women of all ages and stages of their professional life, whether in the corporate sector or in the entrepreneurial space.Contact Cheryl or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylhayman/Resources mentioned in this episode:How I Built This - https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-thisFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga recaps the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference.So here is what Helga heard during the two-day conference peppered with some of her thoughts on topics that were raised and things for you to think about - it was jam packed.You might also want to have a look at Helga’s Twitter feed (https://twitter.com/helgasvendsen?lang=en) from this period, she live tweeted most of the sessions that she attended and managed to remember the details.This is her summary and there's more detail onTwitter.There are numerous topics Helga would love to cover in the coming weeks on the podcast, so if there is a takeaway that resonated with you, please get in touch and let Helga know.Stay safe out there.Resources mentioned in this episode:Governance Summit 2021https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/events/australian-governance-summitMarch 4 Justice: https://www.march4justice.com.au/dates/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsDetails about the 2020 Board Accelerator program: https://www.trybooking.com/BGYIYFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking to Anne Wiberg about some challenges that not for profit board directors might experience. In particular, we'll explore putting together a skilled board, and she'll also give us some tips and tricks on being a good chair.Anne is the Chair of Music SA, an organisation committed to promoting, supporting and developing contemporary music in South Australia. She is also on the Board of Tutti Arts.She is the Head of Programming at Light Adelaide after freelancing for a number of years, delivering three national AIR Awards, programmed four Ruby Awards, and coordinating various corporate events. She is also the music programmer for Darwin Festival and a part time DJ.Anne was previously an Associate Producer for the Adelaide Festival and has worked and volunteered on numerous other multi-arts and music events, including Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Off the Couch, Hoot! Adelaide Hills Jazz Festival, Womadelaide, Adelaide Guitar Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival and Come Out Festival (now DreamBig).Contact Anne or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-wiberg-70a241b7/FOR MORE INFORMATION:TOB Breakfast: Event - 16 March 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BOJERBoard Accelerator 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWWYJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking to Jessica Wallace about board composition. They’ll be discussing the key findings of the recent report "Many are called, few are chosen", a study on changes to the composition of ASX 300 boards - focusing on the non-executive pool - from 2006 to today.Jessica is a corporate governance analyst, first in the UK and then joining Ownership Matters in Australia in 2013 where she engages with and prepares research on ASX 300 listed companies.A Ownership Matters they believe that ownership does matter and that shareholders, as the owners of the company, should hold boards and management teams accountable for their performance. They highlight governance risks to clients and advocate for change, both through their research and recommendations and through an ongoing dialogue with boards and management.Contact Jessica or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-wallace-0a7610146/Resources mentioned in this episode:Report: Many are Called, Few are Chosen - https://www.ownershipmatters.com.au/research-news/2020/10/25/many-are-called-few-are-chosen/Australia's biggest companies are being run by a 'directors' club', study finds - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/oct/26/australias-biggest-companies-are-being-run-by-a-directors-club-study-findsFOR MORE INFORMATION:TOB Breakfast: Event - 16 March 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BOJERBoard Accelerator 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWWYJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking to Leesa Chesser about AICD chairs mentoring program and why advisory boards are a great way to build your portfolio career.Leesa is a Non-Executive Director, and mentor who builds and Chairs Advisory Boards for start ups, SME’s, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises to create value in the health and human services, infrastructure, defence and space industries.She is on the boards of Community Options Australia Sydney, Hen House Co-operative Ltd Adelaide and chairs or sits on several advisory boards in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide in the start up space, social enterprises and the GOGO Foundation.Contact Leesa or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leesa-chesser-ned/Resources mentioned in this episode:The Reith Lectures: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00729d9What barrier? Getting more women in the boardroom with Jan Easton https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/episode-64-jan-eastonCan I get some help over here? Tips for putting together an advisory board with Louise Broekman https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/episode-63-louise-broekmanFOR MORE INFORMATION:TOB Breakfast: Event - 16 March 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BOJER Board Accelerator 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWWY)Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking to Moira Were about the role of women and gender in the board room and in decision-making.Moira is on the boards of Scope Global Pty Ltd, Oikumene Foundation, Hen House Co-op and Collab4Good Pty Ltd.Her list of previous boards includes Medical Board of SA, SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission; Southern Domestic Violence Service, Noarlunga Community Legal Services; Volunteering SA & NT.Moira has worked from the kitchen table to the cabinet table and started her board career as a 19 year old youth volunteer representative on the Service to Youth Council board. She currently serves on the Scope Global board and is a ministerial appointment to the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board in South Australia.Moira received an AM - order of Australia in 2019 for her community service to South Australia. And she was a Brownie!Contact Moira or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moirawere/Resources mentioned in this episode:The Fish Rots from the Head: The Crisis in our Boardrooms by Bob Garrett: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2891767-the-fish-rots-from-the-headApollo 13: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Board Accelerator 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWWY)Take on Board March Breakfast: https://www.trybooking.com/BOJERJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking to Lisa Annese about a recent report by the Diversity Council of Australia called ‘Class at Work”.Lisa is on the Board of Amnesty International Australia and is the Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Council Australia. In this role she leads debate on diversity and inclusion in the public arena, and as a appears regularly on ABC’s The Drum and in wider Australian media.Under her leadership, DCA delivers innovative diversity practice resources for Australian businesses and supports in them improving their inclusion capability. She has led a broad array of ground-breaking, evidence based research, including Australia’s first national index on workplace diversity and inclusion, seminal research on the economics of the gender pay-gap and original work on building Asian Leadership Capability, as well as research supporting individuals being “Out at Work” and main-streaming flexible work.In 2018, Lisa was named one of the AFR’s 100 Women of Influence. In 2019 she was elected to the Board of Amnesty International Australia. Lisa is also Executive Producer of DCA’s podcast, The Art of Inclusion.Lisa has had a long career in the diversity and inclusion space across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sector.Contact Lisa or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-annese-4b847617/Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.dca.org.auClass at Work report: https://www.dca.org.au/research/project/class-work FOR MORE INFORMATION:Board Accelerator 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWWY)Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.