Building the conditions for success

Friday 20 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm AEDT

Set the foundation – role of the board: Consider the Board’s role within an organisation, how it may differ from for-profit organisations, and how it may change based on context and the organisation’s needs

Foster innovation & learning – psychological safety: Understand how the Board can establish conditions that allow for psychological safety and diversity of thought

Registrations close Friday 6 March, 11:59pm AEDT

Shaping the organisation and system

Friday 1 May, 10:00am - 2:00pm AEST

Broaden scope - shaping purpose & strategy: Understand your Board’s involvement with strategy, and how to identify and overcome factors that can inhibit a Board’s ability to effectively shape strategy

Measure and improve – impact measurement & data:​ Connect your organisation’s aspirations to impact, and explore how impact tracking can encourage operational excellence and accountability

Registrations close Friday 17 April, 11:59pm AEST

Is Board Directors the right program for you?

This program is for Board Chairs and Directors of not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises. It is particularly valuable for those early in their board tenure or from non-commercial backgrounds, while also offering experienced directors an opportunity to reflect and refresh. Organisations may choose to enrol their full board.

As program content overlaps across the Boards, CEOS & Executives, and Team Leaders programs, participants are encouraged to attend only one program aligned to their role. Past participants are welcome to reattend, noting that much of the content is similar to previous years.

Participants will have access to:

  1. Two standalone virtual sessions​ facilitated by expert McKinsey faculty 
  2. Take-home tools and resources​ that you can use with your organisation
  3. A network of Directors in the sector to connect with outside the program

What past participants say about the program

“Great mix of theoretical grounding and practical insights. Lots of big ideas to take away and mull over and directly implementable tips.”

“This program helped me to pinpoint where my Board is doing well, and where we might be able to focus to improve.”

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