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BoardPro Podcasts
Hosted by Get on Board · EN
A series of podcasts designed to demystify the world of business governance bringing practical advice and tips for organizations to improve their operational effectiveness.
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Webinar: Beyond Compliance: Turning Risk into Strategic Insight
1w ago00:43:33Tap to summarizeMost organisations treat risk as a compliance exercise, something to monitor, report, and minimise.But what if that mindset is holding back real strategic value?In this webinar, we challenge the traditional view of risk and explore how Boards and executives can reframe it as a driver of innovation, opportunity, and competitive advantage. Drawing on leading-edge governance practices, you’ll discover how to shift risk from a passive reporting function into an active strategic conversation, one that uncovers hidden opportunities, informs better decision-making, and even creates new revenue pathways. If you’re ready to move beyond box-ticking and start using risk as a tool to shape the future, this session will show you how.
Transcribe →Webinar: Why Most Boards Get Induction Wrong — And What High-Performing Boards Do Instead
2w ago00:43:57Tap to summarizeMany new Directors meet formal requirements yet struggle in their first year, often lacking confidence, practical boardroom fluency, and judgement.This webinar addresses the critical onboarding gap that leads to silence, overreach, and uneven contribution, helping Boards unlock capability, reduce friction, and improve early Director effectiveness from day one.Developed from many thousands of interviews with chairs, directors and CEOs, these techniques support directors across their first 12 months on a board. It will provide insight into how boards actually operate, how decisions are shaped, and how directors can add real strategic value without overstepping into management.
Transcribe →Webinar: Who sank the boat - A practical guide to governing psychosocial risk in the workplace
2w ago00:46:08Tap to summarizeMost boards now recognise that psychosocial risks matter. The challenge is knowing what to look for – and what to do – when the signals aren't clear.Unlike physical hazards, these risks don't sit neatly in one place. They show up in patterns, behaviours, and relationships, and often only become visible once harm has already occurred.In this follow up session to More Than Safety Posters, we'll revisit why psychosocial risk is inherently complex and what that means for governance in practice.Whether you're on a board or in a leadership role, this webinar will help you recognise and interpret early warning signs, and take practical steps to improve your governance approach
Transcribe →Webinar: to pay or not to pay your directors
4w ago00:46:10Tap to summarizeShould not-for-profit boards pay their directors? It’s a question we are hearing more than ever.With rising living costs, is volunteering becoming a privilege only some can afford? Could paying directors improve diversity, inclusion, and the skills around the table, or would it change the culture of volunteering altogether?Why come along? In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll explore the key questions boards are grappling with:Fees, honorariums, or simple reimbursement?How cost-of-living pressures shape who can serveWhat funders and stakeholders might thinkAnd whether payment strengthens or strains good governanceIf this is a conversation your board needs to have, or you’re unsure how to navigate it, join us on this webinar for a practical, thoughtful discussion.
Transcribe →Webinar: You new board director journey - Where do you start
Apr 1900:44:07Tap to summarizeThe journey to the Boardroom is a strategic roadmap, not a game of chance; by starting on the right foot and mastering the specific steps Boards expect, you can navigate your path further and faster.Stop guessing your way to the Boardroom. Learn the essential steps to start your Director journey on the right foot and move further, faster toward your first appointment.The path to your first board role often feels like a maze that you’re trying to navigate in the dark, but it doesn't have to be. This webinar provides the clear roadmap you need to navigate the journey to the Boardroom with confidence. We will break down the specific steps required to move further, faster, while revealing exactly what Boards are searching for in candidates today. Join us to ensure you're starting on the right foot and building a journey that leads you directly to the Boardroom table
Transcribe →Webinar: The importance of the board consent agenda
Apr 900:47:41Tap to summarizeBoard meetings shouldn’t feel rushed, reactive, or unfinished.Yet too often, valuable time is consumed by routine reporting, minor updates, and items that don’t require full discussion. The result? Strategic conversations get squeezed, decisions feel hurried, and meetings run over time.The consent agenda is a simple but powerful governance tool that changes that dynamic.By grouping routine or non-controversial items into a single approval motion, boards can:✔️ Protect time for meaningful debate✔️ Reduce unnecessary repetition✔️ Improve the quality of decision-making✔️ Finish meetings on time — without rushing critical issuesWhen used well, a consent agenda doesn’t silence discussion — it sharpens it. Directors still have the opportunity to “lift” any item for deeper consideration. The difference is that attention is directed where it truly matters.Imagine board meetings where:• Strategic issues receive the focus they deserve• Directors feel heard and confident in decisions• Agendas flow logically and efficiently• The meeting ends on scheduleThis free webinar will show you how to implement a consent agenda practically and confidently — so your board spends less time managing the clock and more time shaping the future.If your meetings regularly run over, this is a conversation worth having.
Transcribe →Webinar: Making the case - Persuading your board to tackle AI
Mar 1900:45:31Tap to summarizeMost directors know AI matters. The challenge? Convincing your Chair and peers to prioritise it now, not “someday.” That’s what this session delivers. Every director knows AI is coming—but few know how to push it onto the agenda. Boards dismiss it as premature, irrelevant, or a management issue. This webinar equips you with a persuasion toolkit: five compelling arguments, tested rebuttals to objections, and a practical next step. In half an hour, you’ll leave ready to frame AI as a governance necessity, not a tech distraction—ensuring your board takes action before competitors, regulators, or crises force it.This isn’t about turning directors into AI experts—it’s about equipping them to persuade. With five tested arguments and objection handling, participants gain a clear pathway to move hesitant boards into meaningful AI discussions.
Transcribe →Webinar: Managing conflict in the boardroom
Mar 1200:46:43Tap to summarizeAre you navigating tensions, differing perspectives and competing priorities around your board table? This webinar will help you distinguish healthy challenge from harmful conflict, and create the conditions for robust, respectful debate that strengthens governance.You will gain practical tools for managing unproductive behaviours, addressing personal tensions and encouraging the kind of challenge that improves decision-making.Whether you’re a chair, director or executive, this session will equip you to turn conflict into a strategic asset and build a board culture where disagreement leads to clarity rather than division.
Transcribe →Webinar: Developing your annual board work plan
Mar 800:42:02Tap to summarizeScheduling a board meeting can feel like a Herculean task, especially when you're racing against the clock to finalise decisions or wrap up tasks that were sidelined in previous meetings due to time constraints.An annual board work plan can enhance your governance strategy and streamline board operations. A meticulously crafted board calendar is crucial for ensuring that meetings are balanced, comprehensive, and smoothly executed.Tailored to fit the unique needs and evolution of your organisation, the annual plan facilitates effective governance by offering a clear roadmap of responsibilities and key focus areas for the year.Not only does it empower board members to align personal schedules with their board duties, but it also minimises repetitive discussions and ensures all tasks are thoughtfully addressed. Drive strategic progress and organisational success with this indispensable planning resource.Join us for this free webinar and discover how the board annual work plan can elevate and streamline your board discussions.
Transcribe →Webinar: Creating effective board meeting minutes
Feb 2600:47:28Tap to summarizeLearn from three of Australasia's top governance professionals and why the preparation of board minutes is a vital component of directors’ responsibilities and what good minutes contain. Includes: Bonus minute taking guide, and minutes template for attendees.Are you taking the preparation of your minutes seriously and do you know why you should?Inquiries into organisational misdeeds and collapses invariably point to the shortcoming in board meeting minutes that might otherwise have explained and justified the decisions directors had taken. That scenario underlines only one of the reasons for the importance of having a thorough record of the board’s deliberations.Join our webinar to discover how meticulous board meeting minutes can safeguard your organisation and ensure transparency in critical decision-making processes. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your governance standards!
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