Every single member of a board needs to have a deep understanding of the responsibilities of their role for the organisation to run effectively. After all, it is the board who have the ultimate responsibility for the organisation.

In this episode, Bridget and Cameron delve into arguably one of the most important (and most beefy) of the AICD's Not-for-profit Governance Principles — Principle 2: Roles and Responsibilities. Looking back at the now infamous Australia Post Cartier watch saga, they highlight what happens when a board fails to properly adhere to good governance principles and instead tries to shift the blame. Enlisting the help of one of the state's most experienced board members and the Director of Environment, Development and Community at Kingborough Council, Dr Katrena Stephenson, they ponder what could have been for Australia Post and cover off on the expectations all new and aspiring board members should be aware of before deciding to take a seat at the table.

Episode Guide:
0:36 — Overview of Principle 2: Roles and Responsibilities
6:20 — Interview with Dr Katrena Stephenson about the importance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities for a board and its members with reference to the Australia Post fiasco
35:55 — Wrap-up

Every single member of a board needs to have a deep understanding of the responsibilities of their role for the organisation to run effectively. After all, it is the board who have the ultimate responsibility for the organisation.
In this episode, Bridget and Cameron delve into arguably one of the most important (and most beefy) of the AICD's <a href="https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/resources/not-for-profit-resources/not-for-profit-governance-principles">Not-for-profit Governance Principles</a> — Principle 2: Roles and Responsibilities. Looking back at the now infamous Australia Post Cartier watch saga, they highlight what happens when a board fails to properly adhere to good governance principles and instead tries to shift the blame. Enlisting the help of one of the state's most experienced board members and the Director of Environment, Development and Community at <a href="https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/">Kingborough Council</a>, Dr Katrena Stephenson, they ponder what could have been for Australia Post and cover off on the expectations all new and aspiring board members should be aware of before deciding to take a seat at the table.
Episode Guide:
<ul>
<li>0:36 — Overview of Principle 2: Roles and Responsibilities</li>
<li>6:20 — Interview with Dr Katrena Stephenson about the importance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities for a board and its members with reference to the Australia Post fiasco</li>
<li>35:55 — Wrap-up</li>
</ul>

Strong leadership is a crucial ingredient when it comes to running a not-for-profit organisation. Take Me To Your Board harnesses the ten Not-for-profit Governance Principles outlined by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and applies them to real-world situations.

This show is not just for board members or people who aspire to sit on a board; it's for everyone who wants to find out more about how to run organisations effectively. Hosted by Bridget Delaney and Cameron Allen from TasCOSS each episode deals with one of the principles and features high profile guests who have played critical roles in challenging situations.

Strong leadership is a crucial ingredient when it comes to running a not-for-profit organisation. Take Me To Your Board harnesses the ten <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/tools-and-resources/not-for-profit-governance-principles.html">Not-for-profit Governance Principles</a> outlined by the <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/">Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)</a> and applies them to real-world situations.
This show is not just for board members or people who aspire to sit on a board; it's for everyone who wants to find out more about how to run organisations effectively. Hosted by Bridget Delaney and Cameron Allen from TasCOSS each episode deals with one of the principles and features high profile guests who have played critical roles in challenging situations.

The not-so-subtle art of good governance.

Take Me To Your Board

Strong leadership is a crucial ingredient when it comes to running a not-for-profit organisation. Take Me To Your Board harnesses the ten <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/tools-and-resources/not-for-profit-governance-principles.html">Not-for-profit Governance Principles</a> outlined by the <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/">Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)</a> and applies them to real-world situations.
This show is not just for board members or people who aspire to sit on a board; it's for everyone who wants to find out more about how to run organisations effectively. Hosted by Bridget Delaney and Cameron Allen from TasCOSS each episode deals with one of the principles and features high profile guests who have played critical roles in challenging situations.

Every single member of a board needs to have a deep understanding of the responsibilities of their role for the organisation to run...

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