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Throughout the course, you will learn how your board can become more strategic, creative, and future-orientated without sacrificing your monitoring and compliance roles. You will also hear what successful chairs of major companies, as well as smaller private organisations, do to make thier board meetings more effective.

Crises are inevitable. With directors facing two or three crises during a normal board tenure, it is imperative that leaders are equipped with the necessary skills to steward their organisations effectively through the storm. PURPOSE The purpose of this course is for directors to develop crisis management skills during a crisis situation and enhance decision making under stress. LEARNING OUTCOMES i. clarify the board's role in crisis management; ii. appraise the key components to governing during a crisis; and iii. explore the impact on board decision making in times of stress.

LEAD WITH TRUST Trust is frequently cited as necessary and desirable for any team to achieve great things and yet it seems more elusive than ever. We live in a world where truth is buried, people are exploited and those with power dominate those without it. What we need is more authenticity and depth in our workplaces, with trustworthy role models setting the standard. During this lunchtime session, business leaders will explore authentic trust, what it means to be open, valuing relationships, exercising good judgement and enabling others to excel.

Board reporting is the provision of information to a board of directors. Best practice board reporting properly enables directors to comply with and carry out their statutory and common law duties and to make optimum decisions on behalf of their organisation. Without relevant, appropriate and consistent quality board reporting, boards are not able to properly fulfill their regulatory, decision making, leadership and oversight obligations. The aim of this course is to provide participants with an understanding of processes, techniques and issues involved in preparing papers and reporting to boards. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Examine the importance of board reporting (i.e. s180 and related compliance issues) and identify different types of “reporting”. 2. Identify the process and challenges of preparing and delivering board papers. 3. Understand the information flow to and from the board, in order to achieve a correct balance of information. 4. Recognise the relationship between board reporting, corporate strategy and the process of balancing a strategic agenda to address the board’s priorities.

With increasing global focus on climate change and sustainability, companies across the world are being held to higher standards of accountability for their environmental impact. In Australia, the regulatory landscape for climate reporting has seen a significant shift, driven by the need for transparency and compliance with international benchmarks. This introduction provides an overview of the new climate reporting obligations and the importance of sustainability reporting in today’s corporate governance framework. The aim of this course is to equip governance professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate climate-related financial disclosure requirements. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand Australia’s new mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements, including the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024 and associated regulations. 2. Apply practical tools and methodologies to prepare sustainability reports that comply with both national and international climate reporting standards. 3. Develop and implement data collection, reporting, and compliance strategies, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of climate-related financial disclosures. 4. Align governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks with Australia’s new climate-related reporting obligations, ensuring that climate risks are managed holistically alongside other business risks.

This one-day course is designed to arm you with practical strategies to build your network, secure an appointment and add value in the boardroom. Gain practical advice from experienced non-executive directors and understand the critical requirements of the role across multiple sectors, including private companies and third-sector organisations. OBJECTIVES This course will give you the knowledge and skills to: 1. Identify the attributes of an effective non-executive director. 2. Understand the legal and practical responsibilities of the role. 3. Define how a non-executive director can help create an effective board. 4. Develop strategies to deal with a range of boardroom challenges. 5. Prepare a robust application for a non-executive director position. BENEFITS You will leave this course with an in-depth understanding of the role of a non-executive director. You will feel confident in your ability to raise your profile to secure a position and empowered to add value in the boardroom.

LEVERAGE SUSTAINABILITY FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE Despite significant investments in environmentally and socially responsible products, many companies experience only modest returns and struggle to achieve profitability from their sustainability initiatives. Business leaders worldwide grow increasingly frustrated, finding it challenging to align sustainability with business strategy effectively. Why does this happen? Many firms believe that sustainability should somehow “co-exist” with the firm’s strategy. For some, sustainability efforts focus primarily on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. Other companies have developed “greener” products and capitalised on reputation enhancement, yet these measures often yield limited sustainability or customer value. Yet others have placed sustainability at the heart of their business philosophy, prioritising societal and environmental interests but overlooking the need to create customer value and drive profitability. However, a few firms have managed to truly embed sustainability into their strategies to create real customer value and renew competitive advantage. These companies have moved beyond the mere co-existence of sustainability and business strategy towards seamless integration, showcasing that sustainability and business are inseparable. The IDAPNG’s Integrating Sustainability into Strategy program offers practical insights into leveraging sustainability as a tool to elevate your strategy, enabling you to deliver new sources of value, product innovation, competitiveness, and business resilience. Through practical case studies and examples, you will discover different pathways for integrating sustainability into your strategy – from improving product performance and revisiting your business model to expanding into new markets and deepening customer engagement. By the end of the program, you will be equipped with a practical framework and tools to develop and execute sustainability strategies that deliver both superior business performance and significant customer-centric impact.

This course highlights the importance of a customised risk management framework that underpins an organisation’s strategic objectives. An organisation’s risk management framework is a critical tool in achieving objectives and effective decision making. The aim of this course is to maximise an organisations risk management framework for achievement of strategic objectives and navigation through periods of uncertainty. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Define relevant risk terminology and recognise the importance of organisational understanding of risk terminology. 2. Examine the benefits of a comprehensive and fit-for-purpose risk management framework. 3. Recognise the importance of leveraging a well-defined risk management framework for effective decision making across an organisation. 4. Interpret the risk culture impacts on the success of a risk management framework.

Good corporate governance is integral to an organisation achieving business and strategic objectives. It promotes clear and transparent reporting lines, effective compliance systems and risk management, stakeholder confidence and is built on an organisational culture of ethics and trust. The role of the company secretary and governance professional, is constantly evolving with changes in the way business is conducted, technology develops, judicial decisions are made, legislation is amended, and society’s expectations grow and change. It is important to keep up to date with these changes and adopt a whole of organisation governance approach to enhance organisational performance and maintain a compliant and sustainable business. The aim of this course is to explain what governance means and examine how governance frameworks, structures, operations and processes contribute to enhanced organisational performance and the achievement of business and strategic objectives. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand the overarching concept of governance and how it varies across organisations. 2. Examine and understand the key principles of governance which include accountability, transparency, independence, participation and predictability. 3. Explore and understand the framework which underpins the governance of organisations including legislation, standards and guidelines.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) is an external framework used by investors and stakeholders to assess a company's performance considering three key areas: environmental, social and governance practices: Environmental: Evaluates a company's impact on the environment, including climate change, resource depletion, pollution, and waste management practices. Social: Focuses on a company's relationships with its people and society, including labour practices, diversity and inclusion, community engagement, human rights, and product safety. Governance: Assesses the effectiveness of a company's leadership, board structure, risk management practices, ethical conduct, and transparency. The aim of this course is to provide a foundational understanding of ESG principles and their application in governance. This course will explore the core concepts and professional practices of ESG, and how to develop an ESG mindset within governance roles. The learning objectives are to: 1. Define and explain the three pillars of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). 2. Analyse the impact of ESG on businesses, investors, and stakeholders. 3. Develop critical thinking skills to apply ESG concepts to real-world scenarios.

Do you want to lead at senior levels? Have you been identified as a rising leader in your organisation and don’t want to miss out on maximising your potential. Future Leaders rapidly elevates you as a leader in three key areas: leading self and others, building business acumen, and developing fresh mindsets. This, highly experiential journey helps you understand your business through different lenses of innovation, marketing, finance, and more. You’ll explore new, effective approaches to decision-making. This leadership development will unlock deep self-awareness, resilience, and adaptability to lead with clear purpose. You’ll become a leader who envisions a sustainable future and captures long-term value for your business.

The chair plays an important part in influencing a board’s style, composition, balance and performance. This one-day course offers a unique opportunity to review your role in terms of current legal requirements and best practice. You will gain a fresh perspective, broader knowledge and the skills you need to be an effective chair. OBJECTIVES This course will give you the knowledge and skills to: 1. Understand the board’s role and purpose. 2. Define the responsibilities of leading and chairing a board. 3. Compose and develop a more effective board. 4. Assess key director relationships and learn to make best use of both executive and non-executive directors. 5. Plan and run effective board meetings. BENEFITS This course will help you understand the skills, personal qualities and behaviours needed to be an effective chair. You will be able to assess your strengths and areas for improvement and structure your ongoing professional development. The course uses practical case study insights to equip you with knowledge to apply directly to your role.