Being board savvy | MBA masterclass

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Become confident in a boardroom setting utilising our work-ready tools and templates

This masterclass is designed for managers and executives seeking a practical understanding of working with a board and/or aspiring to become a non-executive director on a board.

You'll investigate contemporary governance principles, how to effectively and efficiently support information flow and decision-making, differentiators of great non-executive directors and high-performing boards, and how boards can add real value.

You'll have an opportunity to explore your aspirations, learn how to get started and discover your potential boardroom X-factor.

This engaging mix of presentation, virtual exercises, self-reflection and group simulation will heighten your experiential learning. You'll take away a handful of 'work-ready tools' and templates that you can immediately apply.

Presenter: Jo Plummer

Jo is known for her optimistic, energetic style and has been affectionately coined the 'positive provocateur'. She is a Deakin MBA alumni and Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Fellow.

Her portfolio includes numerous board chair and committee roles, co-ownership of Business in Heels International, professional director mentoring, as well as pursuing what she calls her 'fun with purpose projects' – educating, presenting and MC'ing.

Agenda

Session 1

Why boards exist
Contemporary governance principles, processes, systems and information flow
Exploration of the executive and board roles and connection
Exploring the theory of the 'Performance Formula'

Session 2

10-minute individual verbal presentations from each participant
Group exploration and summary of key issues and opportunities
Group simulation briefings
Tools and templates to consider

Session 3

Group boardroom simulations
Exploring the practise of the 'Performance Formula'

Session 4

The executive to director leap – what makes a great director
Top tips for getting decisions across the line
Understanding your boardroom aspirations and X-factor
How and where to get started

You must attend all four masterclass sessions to record a pass mark.

For more information on this and other masterclasses, please check our frequently asked questions (PDF, 132KB).

Assessment

You're required to submit a 1000-word pre-masterclass investigation of a recent high-profile governance/ board issue. You'll present this during the masterclass and also undertake a group-based simulation activity.

Following the masterclass, you'll be required to submit a 1000-word self-reflection outlining how you would apply the learnings, tools and practises to your own workplace or career journey.