1-Day Masterclass in Advanced Strategy, Risk & Governance
This Masterclass will give you the skills and tools you need to create the future for the communities you serve.
☑ Being Strategic
☑ Effective Governance
☑ Risk Management
☑ Leadership Development
Learn how to leverage the complete toolkit of the modern Director to govern effectively and with confidence.
Pictured: Facilitator, Steven Bowman
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You're invited to join over 3000 CEOs, senior executives & board members across Australia in this accelerated approach to professional development.
"I thought the class was excellent and took away a lot of interesting things, which I've been going on about to our Board ever since. I would recommend it highly to anyone on, or interested in being on, a Board."
— Di Lucas, Chairperson, DVCS Board of Governance
"I very much enjoyed my masterclass experience and would definitely recommend
it to anyone grappling with the challenges of strategy, risk and governance."
— Dr. Nick Edgar, CEO, NZ Landcare Trust
"The jam-packed content of the Masterclass, mixed with Steve’s passionate, energetic and down to earth approach, challenges & inspires us to rethink traditional approaches to governance and strategy. Great one-day training for new and not-so-new Board members & senior staff."
— Dianne Glover, CEO, YES Youth & Family Services
Take the tired conventions of Boardroom governance and put them back on the shelf. This Masterclass will encourage strategic thinking in an unconventional way.
In the words of one attendee, this Masterclass is the place to "renew your vows", and step back into governing for your community with not just a greater depth of knowledge but a new found enthusiasm.
So ask yourself: Are you ready to create a future for your community that you can be excited about?
A little of what to expect:
AN INTENSIVE ON GOOD GOVERNANCE
From Board induction programs that inspire commitment to succession planning & everything inbetween
FROM PLANNING TO COMPLETION
How to develop your most effective strategic plan in one day, and how to be more strategic and effective as an individual
LESS STATEMENT, MORE VISION
Discover how to use your Vision statement as a compass for your entire organisation and a springboard for continuous innovation
A few organisations who have attended a recent Masterclass include...
Meet your presenter...
Steven Bowman
Your Masterclass host, Steven Bowman, is renowned for his extensive knowledge and global experience, his irreverent take on otherwise dry topics and his ability to draw wisdom from the Masterclass group.
Steven is a seasoned Board adviser, with a great depth of experience and skill facilitating Board reviews and the strategic planning process. He has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions with some of the most prestigious organizations in the USA and Australia, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership.
Acknowledged as a pioneer in the field of strategic awareness, Steven has built a reputation around the world as an adviser who empowers his clients by offering multiple perspectives on any given challenge.
Who should attend this Masterclass?
1. New Board Members (inductees)
Board members looking to get a running start at making a positive impact during their tenure
2. Experienced Board Members
Those Board members who are in the top 10% of high achievers, but still want to take it up a notch
3. Directors facing roadblocks
Board members with specific governance challenges, hoping to find new ways of resolving persistent issues
4. CEOs & senior executives
CEOs & senior executives who want to support their Board to create strategic choices
"I found the Masterclass practical, relevant and logical. [It] spoke to Board Members, CEOs and Staff with a clear message to always keep in mind ‘why’ we do the work we do in our respective organisations. Absolutely recommend it."
— Bev Hoffmann, Executive Officer, North East Local Learning & Employment Network
"Thoroughly enjoyed [the Masterclass], very informative and involving. Steven Bowman has plenty of war stories and can usually cite an interesting example, regardless of what comes up. Highly recommended (as well as his strategic planning videos)."
— Peter Gorton, Executive Officer, Tulgeen Disability Services
"The Masterclass was great value for money. An incredible amount of information & a wealth of tools that every director would find useful in their organisation. I would recommend the Masterclass to new directors & also experienced directors who might need a refresher."
— Petrina Dorrington, Acting ED, Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre
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Where will you meet us?
Melbourne
Bayview Eden
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
BayView Eden, 6 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
Sydney
Hosted By Holman Webb
Friday, 13 April 2018
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Holman Webb Lawyers, 17/123 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Canberra
Hosted by Meyer Vandenberg
Friday, 20 April 2018
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers, Level 2, 121 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
Brisbane
Common Ground QLD
Monday, 30 April 2018
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Common Ground QLD, 15 Hope St South Brisbane Queensland 4101
Warrnambool
Hosted by Community Southwest
Friday, 6 April 2018
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (AEST)
Registration
All tickets include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as well as a take-home workbook.
"You truly have a gift in turning governance; processes, obligations, responsibilities, planning, language and concepts, described by others in volumes; into easy to understand bite size chunks."
— Mark Brennan, Executive Officer, South West Primary Care Partnership
"The Masterclass was very enjoyable and informative and I would absolutely recommend it. My key takeaway is to be more strategic and less ‘internal management’ focused. Must also engage with more key stakeholders."
— Frank Strbik, Director, UTS Child Care
AGENDA
9:00-10:30 am
Forget The Strategic Plan & Build Strategic Awareness into Your Organisation
- How to put your strategic plan to work at every board meeting
- Being strategic as a Director
- Strategic induction programs
...and much more.
10:45-12:15 pm
Everyone Tells Me I Need A Strategic Plan... How Can I Get it to Work?
- How to structure the strategic planning process for success
- Structuring staff and Board agenda reports
- How to link your strategies to new innovation
...and much more.
1:00-2:30 pm
Risk Management Rocks When Seen Through The Lens of Strategic Opportunity
- A simple yet powerful risk management plan (with nonprofit examples)
- The role of the Board in risk management
- The secrets to identifying and monitoring the important risks
...and much more.
2:45-4:30 pm
Governance Processes That Actually Work
- Key governance processes that most Boards don't have
- The critical problems with board evaluations
- Designing a Board recruitment plan that attracts the Directors you need
- How to deal with unproductive Board members.
...and much more.
FAQs
‘Do I need prior experience to attend this Masterclass?’
You do not need any prior boardroom experience to attend, or to get value from this Masterclass. Our presenter, Steven Bowman, has designed the program to be comprehensive, yet entirely accessible.
‘Will this Masterclass be repeated?’
Conscious Governance runs the Masterclass in Advanced Strategy, Risk & Governance biannually. However if you are at all interested, we advise you to attend this upcoming round of Masterclasses in your city of choice.
‘I have confidential questions I would like to ask the facilitator, can I do so?’
Chatham House Rules apply to this Masterclass: anything you choose to discuss remains in confidence. If you have a sensitive question you would like to raise in private, you will have the opportunity to approach the facilitator after the Masterclass has concluded or during break time.
Can I host a Masterclass?
Yes! This flagship event can be adapted to an in-house, full or half day Masterclass for your directors and wider community. More information can be found here.
Have a Question?
Send your questions to [email protected]