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I want to share something with those who are keen to get on a board but are not an executive or in upper management. I always thought you had to be much older with lots of grey hair, a CEO or retired to be on a board. I’m sure you can relate? Boards and board…

With so much change across the landscape, the impacts from the pandemic and a new financial year on the horizon, many questions are being asked…What are boards doing? How will boards respond over the horizon? What directions will they take? No matter the type of organisation, many have found themselves in a very different place…

‘Expect the unexpected’ are the words from a successful former American football coach, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant. You’ve probably heard this quote but there’s nothing like a show-stopping crisis to really bring home the message. Think back only a couple of months ago to how life was on the first day of March. Then recall life…

I’m pleased to announce some big news…the release of the informative and motivational, Fly to the Boardroom: Your Essential Guide to Getting on a Board. This self-help business book demystifies the world of boards, board work and the boardroom. It provides details about boards and how to get on one whilst answering the many questions…

At the World Engineers Convention last year, I spoke about engineers on boards. Today being the inaugural World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, it’s a fitting opportunity to re-share this message. In a nutshell… There is a need for trust in leadership. The Edelman survey shows a lack of trust across the globe. Research by…

It’s a new month, new year and new decade with endless opportunities over the horizon. What will you achieve? Whilst it’s often the time to be positive and upbeat about turning over a new leaf, the start to this year can’t be overlooked. Sadly we’re only a fortnight into it but for many there are…

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] What a week! With over 3,000 delegates and participants from over 75 countries, the World Engineers Convention in Melbourne delivered some great insights from many international experts both engineers and non-engineers. Most exciting was the privilege to deliver a presentation ‘Engineers on Boards: Your opportunity to make a difference’ outlining how engineers are…

In an increasingly busy world, it’s hard to find places of respite where one can stop, reflect and consider what’s ahead. As an individual, you can be challenged by mindsets, programming and circumstances, heading down paths you didn’t expect nor maybe wanted. All of a sudden one day you realise you’ve lost your way or…

How successful is your Board?  Is your Board or Committee wasting precious time, effort and not achieving its desired outcomes? Perhaps it’s missing one of the three key ingredients?  What are the ingredients to successful Boards and Committees?  Put simply, I like to say…Planning, Positions and Performance. Yes, you heard it right! These three key…