Episode 13 - Culture and Decision Making for Boards
GGA's Rikki Foss discusses Culture and Decision Making for Boards with Peter Fitzpatrick from Australian Institute of Company Directors.
1 Dec 2025
Episode 14 - Culture and Decision Making for Boards (Cont.)
GGA's Rikki Foss discusses Culture and Decision Making for Boards with Peter Fitzpatrick from Australian Institute of Company Directors.
31 Jan 2025
Episode 12 - HR Employee Performance and Discipline Management
GGA's Rikki Foss discusses Employee Performance and Discipline Management with Danielle McNamee from ProcessWorx.
31 Jan 2025
Episode 10 - HR Documentation
Episode 10 - Rikki Foss of GGA discusses HR Documentation with ProcessWorx Danielle McNamee.
31 Jan 2025
Episode 11 - HR Employment Law Updates
GGA's Rikki Foss discusses employment law updates with Danielle McNamee from ProcessWorx.
23 May 2023
Episode 7 - Not for Profit Boards
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
23 May 2023
Episode 8 - Board Meetings
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 (https://www.boardeffect.com/blog/roberts-rules-of-order-cheat-sheet/)
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
23 May 2023
Episode 9 - Processes
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
30 Mar 2021
Episode 6 - Financial Responsibilities and Performance
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
15 Mar 2021
Episode 5 - The Board's Role in Strategy and Risk
Episode 05 - The Board's Role in Strategy and Risk (https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fs%2F1au3m9pjjp4awnc%2FGGA_LTG_Podcast_Episode05_V001.mp3%3Fdl%3D0&data=04%7C01%7CKBolton%40gga.org.au%7Cb829f9d993c0487abddd08d8b216839b%7C7b5e7ee62d234b9aabaaa0beeed2548e%7C0%7C0%7C637455157070195329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=KY894A3ERq6AO4ydJ5omMASiOvMbEbvWLhf7BSD5v38%3D&reserved=0)
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
2 Mar 2021
Episode 4 - Achieving Best Practice Board Performance (Cont)
Episode 04 - Achieving Best Practice Board Performance (Cont) (https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fs%2Fwkpi8oaibb03qx9%2FGGA_LTG_Podcast_Episode04_V001.mp3%3Fdl%3D0&data=04%7C01%7CKBolton%40gga.org.au%7Cb829f9d993c0487abddd08d8b216839b%7C7b5e7ee62d234b9aabaaa0beeed2548e%7C0%7C0%7C637455157070185334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=SgZYJN74RQgEig1JfLxOxxd6n8rO0tDv2GefQqkbKLo%3D&reserved=0)
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
15 Feb 2021
Episode 3 - Achieving Best Practice Board Performance
Episode 03 - Achieving Best Practice Board Performance (https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fs%2Ffnt7net97oeuehu%2FGGA_LTG_Podcast_Episode03_V001.mp3%3Fdl%3D0&data=04%7C01%7CKBolton%40gga.org.au%7C53bc3d9ec0444b4ee6bb08d8b1f067de%7C7b5e7ee62d234b9aabaaa0beeed2548e%7C0%7C0%7C637454993392359540%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FqqN0PgYRIGZ6HmPYwShNRkELwZuFzNVjeeWfjgfWTk%3D&reserved=0)
Duration: 0:34:16
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:00 Welcome Peter
0:02:09 How do directors add value as individuals and as a Board?
0:07:25 What are the Seven Golden Rules for directors?
0:10:16 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:10:37 Why is questioning a key skill for directors?
0:15:52 What are the key elements of Leadership at Board level?
0:20:17 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:20:58 What is the role of the board in achieving a strong culture?
0:27:13 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:27:53 Network Question: In NFP how do we ensure that the value of a skills based Board of Directors (or committee) are seen as the valuable asset they are by the operational team or staff?
0:30:20 How do you assist staff in seeing the committee/board as a valuable asset?
0:33:31 Wrap-up
40+ POWERFUL QUESTIONS – by Peter Fitzpatrick (https://www.gga.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/40-POWERFUL-QUESTIONS.pdf)
25 Jan 2021
Episode 2 - Directors Responsibilities (Cont.)
Episode 02 - Director's Responsibilities (Cont) (https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fs%2F050gx95m9f6fx00%2FGGA_LTG_Podcast_Episode02_V002.mp3%3Fdl%3D0&data=04%7C01%7CKBolton%40gga.org.au%7C292d5ba324874a2f3c4d08d8b9243839%7C7b5e7ee62d234b9aabaaa0beeed2548e%7C0%7C0%7C637462912512107444%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=7rCzKny90E90Jsu2lc7ziFmLRo4sTTc4nN%2F3i63xPL8%3D&reserved=0)
Duration: 0:32:49
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:00 Welcome Peter
0:02:28 How do conflicts of interest arise and how are they managed?
0:05:52 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:06:15 What are the tests for responsible decision making?
0:09:49 What rights do directors have?
0:14:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:15:08 Who regulates NFP organisations and what are the annual reporting requirements?
0:20:37 What type of insurance protection do NFP organisations need?
0:26:29 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:26:55 Network Question (Phone-in): How should organisations/boards/committees engage with their local or regional aboriginal communities? How do they know who speaks for that country?
0:32:03 Wrap-up
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Link to Department of Commerce Help Resources (https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection/associations-and-clubs)
40+ POWERFUL QUESTIONS – by Peter Fitzpatrick (https://www.gga.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/40-POWERFUL-QUESTIONS.pdf)
Peter Fitzpatrick Contact Details - Governance Consulting
Mb 0419 931 627 | Email | Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterfitzpatrick3/?originalSubdomain=au)
15 Jan 2021
Episode 1 - Directors Responsibilities
Episode 01 - Directors Responsibilities
Duration: 0:34:47
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:00 Welcome Peter
0:02:08 What are some of the major issues for not for profit (NFP) boards?
0:06:17 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group
0:06:38 What is the meaning of not for profit and how are NFP entities different to other organisations?
0:09:59 What is corporate governance and why is it important?
0:13:17 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad
0:13:57 What are the key responsibilities for directors?
0:17:44 What are the different types of directors?
0:23:50 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad
0:24:16 Does the standard template constitution include capacity for all the different types of directors?
0:25:59 How do you navigate issues around de facto directors
0:29:37 Who can we contact for more information?
0:31:26 Network Question: If you were moving into an EO role what aspects of governance would you prioritise being familiar with?
0:34:00 Wrap-up
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