The Mastering the Boardroom program is an interactive three day experiential learning residential for the practising director.

1 - 4 September 2010 - Aitken Hill, Victoria

19 - 22 January 2011 - The Observatory, Sydney

1 - 4 June 2011, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland

With only up to ten people in each of the three individually facilitated boards, the board sessions review company strategy and performance, the challenges of the external environment and board performance. Additional topical seminar sessions include presentations to frame the issues for today’s company directors.

In a safe and well supported learning environment you will develop your skills in:

• sound decision making
• making judgements in crisis situations
• mastering boardroom dynamics

You will be provided with opportunities to:

• network with peers
• discuss issues with leading directors
• present to shareholders and stakeholders

You will receive:

• updates on the latest issues for directors
• a workshop on strategic thinking

Benefit from having your strategic skills sharpened and knowledge refreshed. You’ll leave the program stimulated and rejuvenated.

Program objectives

The objectives of the Mastering the Boardroom program are to:

• Examine ways of improving board performance
• Explore good practices for board and management relationships
• Apply knowledge to develop insights into effective directorship
• Identify issues and solutions to possible board problem areas
• Provide the opportunity to discuss director issues with peers
• Identify your directorship strengths and areas for development

Experienced facilitators include:

• Andrew Donovan FAICD, Director, Thoughtpost Governance Pty Ltd
• Sarah Cornally GAICD, Managing Director, Leading People
• Jane Walton FAICD, Non Executive Director and Corporate Governance Specialist
• Aubrey Joachim GAICD, Global President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Previous speakers on the program include:

• Don Mercer FAICD, Chairman, Orica Ltd
• Mel Ward AO FAICD, Director, Coca-Cola Amatil
• Alan Cameron AM FAICD, Chairman, NSW Growth Centres Commission
• Dick Warburton FAICD, Chairman, Board of Taxation
• John Massey FAICD, Chairman, Ventracor

Enrolment

Select a course from the dates above. Enrol in the course by printing and completing the registration form for the course you have selected. Post or return by fax to (02) 8248 6633.

What others have said

“You clearly indicated the learning would continue after the workshop and that is certainly proving so with me”

“Thank you for an excellent program. It took me well outside my comfort zone and gave me exactly the motivation I was seeking to modify some of my views and practices as a director”

“Added expertise, let me consolidate some existing thoughts, allowed trialling a few behaviours, potentially added to network, and allowed doing an assignment that is reusable for future board assessments. All in all, a good addition to the skill set”