Unmasked-Dispelling Myths and Building Confidence

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Governance Unmasked: Dispelling Myths and Building Confidence

In this webinar, we will dive deep into the most common fears and misconceptions surrounding governance that often hold organisations back. We'll break down complex governance concepts into clear, actionable insights, addressing the concerns that NFP leaders and board members frequently encounter.

From demystifying compliance requirements to fostering strategic leadership, this session is thoughtfully tailored to the unique challenges, opportunities, and goals of the not-for-profit sector. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how effective governance can become a powerful enabler for your mission, helping you overcome barriers, build confidence, and inspire organisational growth.

In this webinar, you will:
Learn how to demystify common governance myths, build confidence in governance practices, and transform governance into a strategic asset for your not-for-profit organisations.

Tailored specifically for the NFP sector, the session will provide practical insights and actionable tools to address unique challenges, foster boardroom collaboration, and empower organisations to align governance with their mission and long-term success.

Executive - Governance and Compliance

Anna Fitzgibbon

Anna Fitzgibbon is an Executive in Governance and Compliance at The Breakthrough Office. She is passionate about seeing her clients achieve Breakthrough – whether that be financially, structurally or administratively. Anna believes that in releasing clients from these onerous and time-consuming in-house functions, and working with them to achieve strategic goals and make informed decisions, they will be better placed to focus their time, energy and skills on their for-purpose functions.

Managing Director

Steven Bowman FAICD

Steven Bowman is Managing Director of Conscious Governance and brings a great depth of experience facilitating Board reviews and strategic planning processes.

Steven has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions in USA and Australia, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership

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Executive Coach - Board Chair

Margot Foster AM OLY

Margot Foster AM OLY has experience on a wide range of boards, principally not for profit, bringing her knowledge and insights to governance education with a highly practical focus. She is a board governance specialist through her consultancy Boardroom Excellence featuring her signature program The Boardroom School Margot is Vice President Motorsport Australia, Chair of Sports Environment Alliance, chair of two nomination committees and chairs committees for both World Athletics and World Sailing. She is a mediator and a happy ex lawyer. At the Olympic Games 1984 and Commonwealth Games 1986 Margot won bronze and gold medals, respectively, in rowing. In 2015 she was became a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to sports governance, women’s sport and as an elite athlete.

Join our webinar to explore strategies for streamlining governance, improving compliance, and driving efficiency to achieve impactful outcomes for your organisation.

Gain practical insights into balancing experience and automation for value-driven results.
Learn strategies to simplify time-consuming in-house functions.
Enhance decision-making with actionable, strategic tools.
Discover innovative approaches tailored to not-for-profits.

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Secretary, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

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Company Secretary, SME (51-100 emp.)

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Board Secretary, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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Human Resource & Compliance, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"Thank you, this was a helpful session and very timely - our board has just this year planned specific strategic discussion topics into our board calendar, to help us be more strategic."

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Chairman, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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Chairman, Mid-Market (101-500 emp.)

Governance Unmasked: Dispelling Myths and Building Confidence

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5th February 2025

11:00 am AEST | 1:00 pm NZST

45 minutes

Your Expert Speakers

Anna Fitzgibbon

Steven Bowman FAICD

Margot Foster AM OLY

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