Monday, Aug 31, 2026
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Under Governing: The Other Side of the Coin

Last week I asked a slightly uncomfortable question. Are you over governing? Because yes, that is a thing. But if over governance creates paralysis, there is another risk that is far more dangerous. Under governance. And unlike over governance, under…

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When the Board Chair Wants to be CEO: Navigating Ethical Grey Zones in NFP Governance

It’s a topic we don’t often talk about. Perhaps it feels a little too close to home for many of us in the not-for-profit sector. But it’s something I’ve witnessed more times than I’m comfortable with: a board chair acting…

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The most essential skill you bring to a board table?

Tell me I am wrong. There is one capability that every director, not just the treasurer, must bring or be supported to build: sound financial skills.

12 Min Read

Building a Deeper Foundation for Your Leadership

As our workplaces become more complex, diverse, and human-centred, the old models of command-and-control leadership…

7 Min Read

Automation Isn’t Cold: It’s a Love Letter to Your Future Self

If you’re repeating a task, you’re not being thorough. You’re wasting time. And more importantly,…

8 Min Read

Who Does Your Organisation Really Serve?

Who Do We Serve? On the surface, this is easy. We serve our clients, our…

8 Min Read
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