Let's Talk Governance Grower Group Alliance

Episode 9 - Processes
Duration: 19:20
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson
0:02:33 What happens when multiple Board members have a conflict of interest/how do we get Board members to acknowledge they have a conflict of interest?
0:05:27 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:05:52 Talk to us about the situation where a Board member is ‘out voted’ on an issue
0:08:11 What is the role of a Returning Officer at an AGM?
0:09:28 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:10:09 Should we have lengths of office for Board members?
0:14:19 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:14:47 Can you discuss the dynamics of the Board and CEO relationship?
0:17:40 GGA member groups webinar on Chair CEO relationships
0:17:57 Wrap-up/Conclusion
0:18:42 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

Episode 8 - Board Meetings
Duration: 18:10
0:00 Introduction
0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson
0:02:36 What's the difference between a board meeting and a general meeting, more commonly known as an AGM?
0:03:50 As a member, can I attend a board meeting?
0:04:44 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:05:18 What do we do when we can't get a quorum?
0:06:43 How do we keep our meetings on track?
0:10:15 Roberts rules of order for meetings
0:11:06 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:11:48 How do we write minutes?
0:14:33 How do we receive reports and minutes?
0:15:18 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:15:59 At what point should a CEO or a senior employee be in a board meeting?
0:17:25 Wrap-up/Conclusion
0:17:50 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

Episode 7 - Not for Profit Boards
Duration: 16:40
0:00 Introduction
0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson
0:02:38 Where do we find board members in regional communities and regional WA?
0:06:18 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:06:40 How do you resolve the issue of inactive board members on a board?
0:09:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:10:07 What do you believe is the ideal number to be sitting on a board?
0:11:47 How do we appoint vacancies on a board, and do we need to elect a chair if one is not nominated at an AGM?
0:13:30 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:14:05 How are board members liable for the actions of the association?
0:16:02 Wrap-up/Conclusion
0:16:20 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

Episode 06 - Financial Responsibilities and Performance
Duration: 0:43:08
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:00 Welcome Peter
0:02:16 What are the statutory financial responsibilities for a NFP Board?
0:08:04 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:08:26 What are the main financial statements and how are they linked?
0:16:30 What are the warning signs for insolvency?
0:21:35 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:22:15 What are the key requirements for analysing financial performance?
0:28:09 What are the financial reporting obligations for a NFP organisation?
0:35:29 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:35:57 Network Question: Is there a way that NFPs can retain their values and independence if they are quasi statutory or government funded?
0:38:33 Network Question:  What is the correct process for members of an organisation to be paid for work within an organisation of which they are a member?
0:40:23 Wrap-up/Conclusion

Episode 05 - The Board's Role in Strategy and Risk
Duration: 0:41:06
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:00 Welcome Peter
0:02:06 What are the key board responsibilities for developing strategy in a NFP organisation? 
0:08:06 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:08:29 What are the key ingredients of a successful strategy?
0:13:07 How often should the strategic plan be reviewed?
0:15:57 Why do so many organisations fail to deliver on strategy?
0:21:12 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:21:53 What are the different responsibilities of the board and management for risk?
0:29:38 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:30:05 What are the key tools and processes for managing risk?
0:35:20 Network Question: How do Executive Officers ensure that sufficient time is spent on strategy and planning when their boards are community people with other priorities?
0:40:08 Wrap-up

Episode 04 - Achieving Best Practice Board Performance (Cont)
Duration: 0:39:14
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:00 Welcome Peter
0:02:05 What is the role of the Chair?
0:09:03 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:09:26 How do you ensure good Chair and Board -CEO and staff relationships?
0:15:20 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:16:00 Why is workplace engagement important?
0:21:05 When are board committees needed and how do they report back to the Board? 
0:25:43 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:26:12 Why is it important for Boards to evaluate their performance?
0:33:00 Network Question: How do small communities ensure succession in a volunteer based system that is already overloaded or burnt out?
0:38:25 Wrap-up