Message from the Conference Chairman
GAME-CHANGING MOVES...
Welcome to the 10th Australasian Better Boards Conference. Whether you are attending for the first time or you are joining us again this year, I trust you will enjoy the collegial atmosphere, opportunity for networking and the engaging and informative presentations.
Governing for Maximum Impact
Better Boards is marking a very special occasion this weekend as this conference is convened for the 10th time. Over the last 15 years, the Better Boards Conference has played a pivotal role in improving the governance awareness of leaders across an impressive depth and breadth of organisations, reflecting the wide variety of causes, purposes and needs that the notfor-profit sector serves throughout Australasia. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all past attendees, speakers and partners for supporting our commitment to recognising the major trends impacting the not-for-profit sector and sharing the skills and knowledge required by leaders to operate successfully in the changing climate of the not-for-profit world. Ultimately, this journey will continue to strengthen the impact of the not-for-profit sector through a greater awareness and implementation of governance practices. There is no doubt that profound changes to the industry/sector in which your organisation operates have increased the need to embrace transformation, thus the theme for this year’s Conference, ‘Game-Changing Moves… Governing for Maximum Impact’. The program has been designed with a particular focus on strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship and technology as they apply to boards, CEOs and senior managers. Partnering with those who are inspiring change and action in our community is a real benefit to the not-for-profit sector, and that’s why we’re proud to welcome back Westpac as the Premier Partner and Gala Dinner Partner of the Better Boards Conference 2016. I would also like to extend my thanks to all of our sponsors, trade exhibitors and partners for their support of this important leadership event. The professional development of individual directors, boards and CEOs is a continuous journey, and one that Better Boards is very proud to have contributed to significantly over the last 15 years with a unique and valuable governance and leadership event for you, the leaders of not-for-profit organisations in Australasia. I look forward to meeting you, connecting with colleagues and welcoming new and returning conference participants. Once again, welcome… Yours sincerely,
Michael Goldsworthy Conference Chairman
Quick Reference Section Finder: Board Member Innovation Tour Information............................................................. 11. CEO’s Day Program................................................................................................. 12. Sprout Summit Program........................................................................................... 14. Better Boards Conference Program......................................................................... 16. Articles...................................................................................................................... 24. Directory of Service Listings..................................................................................... 54. 2017 Information...................................................................................................... 59. Venue Map............................................................................................................... 59.