Dec 5, 2022
In the last of our series we Matt we talk about one of the most important people in the boardroom...the Chair.
You’ve probably heard the analogy about the board chair being like an orchestra conductor. Matt Fullbrook of Fullbrook Board Effective thinks that’s bunkum. He has a different analogy - and it’s to do...
Nov 30, 2022
Leah Fricke has a term for the meat she brings to her non-executive director roles: “Deliberate Practice”. It’s about consciously and continually reflecting on what your board will need in 3 years, and actively becoming it – through extracurricular learning and self-development. It’s what made Leah stand out...
Nov 21, 2022
In another departure from my normal episodes, I'm flying solo again and this time I'm discussing how you test for those soft skills when interviewing for new board members.
I don't like the phrase soft skills as they are harder to master than most hard skills. So, I use "human (or interpersonal) skills" instead. Hope...
Nov 14, 2022
Here's another short episode with Paul sharing his wisdom to help you in your board career. This week, it's all about your why. As Simon Sinek's book suggests "Start with Why" but for us at Future Directors, there are far more reasons beyond the start point that makes your why such a critical (non-negotiable) element...
Nov 7, 2022
Does the phrase ‘corporate governance’ apply to non-profits, schools, community groups etc?
Yes, but for many, it doesn't and Paul (solo this time) is here to explain why governance has a positioning problem.