THE BOARD AND REPORTING

Introduction

"...knowledge malnutrition is common. Boards often subsist on just two sources of information .... retrospective data [and] presentations by management. Given those meagre rations, it's no wonder companies get into deep trouble before their boards find out."
David Nadler, Mercer Delta (HBR 2004)

Time is the director’s most precious resource, knowledge their most valuable tool.

The Board and Reporting is designed to save you time by showing you how to leverage knowledge.

In one day you will discover:

• The drivers of effective reporting
• What makes a good report
• What the law says
• Insights from experienced chairmen

You will examine:

• The relationship between board performance and the reports they receive
• Emerging trends in reporting
• How a strategic board processes information

Developed using the input and expertise of some of Australia’s most experienced directors, the program provides a guide to leading practice. Stories from the field have been provided by:

Charles Macek FAICD, Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council and Sustainable Investment Research Institute Pty Ltd; director of Wesfarmers Limited, Telstra Corporation Limited, Vertex Capital Pty Ltd, Williamson Community Leadership Program Ltd; Victorian Councillor, AICD.

Graham Kraehe AO FAICD, Chairman of BlueScope Steel, National Australia Bank Limited; director of Djerriwarrh Investments Limited and the Innovation Economy Advisory Board for Victoria; former director of Brambles Ltd and News Corporation; previously Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Southcorp Ltd and Managing Director of Pacifica Ltd.

James Strong, Chairman of Insurance Australia Group Limited, Woolworths Limited, Rip Curl Group Pty Limited, the Sydney Theatre Company, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, and the Australia Business Arts Foundation; director of Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Dorna Sports SL (Spain); former Chief Executive and Managing Director of Qantas Airways Limited.

William Kirkby-Jones AM FAICD, Chairman of the Board of Landcom, the Amber Group Australia Ltd and the Australian Capital Territory Land Development Agency; director of Honeysuckle Development Corporation and the Australian Housing and Development Research Institute.