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How this regional health board transformed new director induction to drive a culture of contribution
Introduction Our client is a leading provider of Health and Community services in regional Victoria. Government appointments of a new chair and four new directors in recent years resulted in a reduction in organisational experience on the board. The effects of this...
Stakeholder Engagement still a concern for many boards – find out what boards have done to build their capabilities in 2019
The Governance Evaluator 2019 Benchmark Report has identified for the second year in a row Stakeholder Engagement as the number one risk for boards. An analysis completed by Governance Evaluator looked at boards who have improved their performance year-on-year in...
Governance Evaluator and the ACHG partner up for the benefit of VHA members
Governance Evaluator and The Australian Centre for Healthcare Governance (ACHG) are excited to announce a new initiative for building strong governance in the health sector. Our newly formed partnership combines the proven approach of Governance Evaluator’s...
Good governance goes beyond the board – how to ensure your sub-committees are working for you
Why are sub-committees so important? For many boards, sub-committees are where the bulk of the board’s work actually takes place. Sub-committees enable a board to ‘divide and conquer’ by distributing the detailed planning and oversight of each of the board’s many...
Bringing the voice of the age services consumer to the boardroom table
A board that listens and acts will help secure a better ageing future Picture yourself in bed, incapacitated and unable to communicate. Your greatest pleasure is a hot cup of coffee, but every day your coffee grows cold while you await the arrival of your carer. A...
Effective director induction – An essential first step to good governance
A key factor for building high functioning boards that have the ability to lead successful organisations is for the board to have the right systems, processes and supports in place to empower a group of experts to become an expert group. An effective induction is an...
Set your board on the right track for 2020 with our practical and easy to use Board Calendar
The Governance Evaluator Board Calendar outlines the key board activities you need to execute to ensure the safe and effective governance of your organisation. Schedule your Board Calendar now for circulation at your next board meeting and your board will benefit in...
Choose the board evaluation that is best for you
The imperative is clear – the question is no longer WILL your board evaluate, but HOW will you evaluate. Recent Royal Commissions in banking, education and other institutions have led ASX to revise their Corporate Governance Principles to recommend board and director...
Top risks identified by boards in 2018. Risk 5: Risk Management
The Governance Evaluator 2018 Governance Capability Benchmark Report analysed board evaluation responses from over 70 boards comprising almost 700 members across multiple industries. This issue investigates Risk Management & Compliance; pressing issues, tips and...
Top risks identified by Health Services boards in 2018. Risk 4: Governance of Clinical Care – Part 2
The Governance Evaluator 2018 Governance Capability Benchmark Report analysed board evaluation responses from over 70 boards comprising almost 700 members across multiple industries. Join us as we complete our two-part investigation into Governance of Clinical Care;...
Top risks identified by Aged Care boards in 2018. Risk 4: Governance of Clinical Care – Part 2
The Governance Evaluator 2018 Governance Capability Benchmark Report analysed board evaluation responses from over 70 boards comprising almost 700 members across multiple industries. Join us as we complete our two-part investigation into Governance of Clinical Care;...
Can self-assessment really improve governance performance?
While board self-assessment is recognised by organisations including ASX, DHHS and AICD as an accessible, flexible and sound contributor for understanding and improving a board’s performance, the issue of subjectivity within a self-assessment is a long-standing point...
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