"Why is it that management teams in start-ups assume their Board what to get down in to the weeds at every Board meeting? Why do Directors buy in to this approach and behave like weed inspectors? Board Governance isn't about inspecting everything that management is doing; it's about holding management accountable for those things that are material"
That quote is from a veteran Senior Executive who has been part of several technology starts up in the US and Australia.
But, does this sound like your Board?
This Canberra BusinessPoint Master Class will define what 'good governance' really means from the unique perspective of the start up. It will explore the boundaries between strategic and operational management and the role of the Board and of Management. This would include relationships, engagement across boundaries, managing expectations, setting agendas with the CEO/EO, etc.
It will offer practical principals and suggestions to assist you in steering your Board out of the weeds and focussed on the strategically guiding the business through an ever-more competitive global market place.
The event is ideal for company founding directors with limited prior business or board experience or any new directors of pre-revenue companies (or early-staged) start up companies.
CBP Master Classes are designed to be highly interactive; therefore the numbers are strictly limited. The presentation of material will be limited (and case-study focussed) so that there will be plenty of time to ask your specific questions.
When:
Monday , April 30, 2012
11am-2pm includes lunch
Where:
Canberra Business Point Shop Front
216 Northbourne Avenue
Braddon, ACT 2612
Cost:
$50pp (parking is free) Bookings are essential: Click here!
Your Facilitator:
Lisa Norman, Managing Director, Jelk Solutions
Lisa has extensive experience and is highly qualified across a wide range of business and organisational services. She has delivered numerous national programs of work and is a skilled project and program manager - with a significant proportion of her experience formed during major periods of crisis and reform. This has included the delivery of strategic reform and planning initiatives and the successful implementation of key outcomes in public, private and not-for-profit organisations. Her experience and awareness of critical business strategies is informed through strong practical experience and relevant post-graduate academic achievements in business management, public policy, change management, project management, governance, strategy, human resource management and adult training. Lisa holds accreditation qualifications that directly complement her strong management experience. This is evident in her work where she routinely updates and stimulates clients in thought leadership agendas relevant to her areas of expertise.
Lisa's primary specialities are in the areas of corporate governance, strategic and business planning, organisational performance, change management, leadership and management, program/project management, high-level facilitation and executive coaching directed at the improvement of decision clarity for business, personnel and organisational efficiencies and outcomes. She regularly works with Boards and executive groups in Commonwealth and state Departments, private sector organisations and the not-for-profit sector. A key strength to her approach is her ability to listen and quickly appreciate key issues whilst working with the client to deliver effective strategies and outcomes for the organisation and individual. She is approachable and engaging with client personnel at all levels and is a demonstrated executive leader with sound presentation and expert facilitation skills.
Lighthouse also acknowledges the support of
ANU Connect Ventures in the delivery of this event
