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Thanks to @EY_Australia, @FutureDirectors is re-presenting this live webinar with @thomasmayo23 , AIGI CEO Jessica Bulger, EY’s People, Place and Culture leader Kate Millman and hosted by Paul Smith. bit.ly/voice-webinar

Thomas Mayo says the Voice to Parliament is "...setting up an expectation that politicians should listen... to our advice when they make decisions about us, and it is key to closing the gap." Watch our recent webinar: buff.ly/465HkUV

Jessica Bulger from the AIGI gave this message to organisations concerned that working through their best-fit position on the Voice to Parliament may not feel authentic if it's a first step on their Reconciliation Action Plan. Watch the webinar here: buff.ly/465HkUV

"Accessibility and inclusion for people who are neurodivergent, by design, is relatively rare," says NED Sara Harrup, who identifies as neurodivergent. She discusses how boards can strengthen the contribution of neurodivergent individuals on boards. buff.ly/3RhaYCy

Did you miss our Directors Circle discussion with Thomas Mayo and Jessica Bulger? You missed insights on why and how boards should approach their decision-making around their best-fit position on the Voice of Parliament. Access on our site: buff.ly/465HkUV

Is your board still working towards a decision on a stance around the Voice to Parliament? We've made this resource FREE to support our director community on this urgent and critical issue to them and their organisations. buff.ly/465HkUV #yes23 #futuredirectors

Only 6 weeks to the referendum. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts and lead meaningful organisational discussions. Only a few more days to register to join 👉 buff.ly/45IcuCh Wednesday 6 September, 12pm AEST Free 60 min webinar

Boards move slowly. The world is moving fast. Is it all too much of an ask? Paul Smith asks, "Why are key issues being lobbed into the long-term bucket? ... risks only increase when we put them on the back burner." buff.ly/3KYy2SM

Future Directors supports our community and all the directors who have joined in this statement. We hope and encourage all directors and boards to invest in informing and discussing their best-fit position on the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament.

Is the Voice to Parliament referendum on your next board meeting agenda? What if you could add the expert inputs of Thomas Mayo and Jessica Bulger to your discussion? This event aims to help you navigate your organisation's position. Register here 👉 buff.ly/4494Kay

When should you start working on your action plan if boards are in your sights? The answer: It's never too early to get on course and take ownership of your pathway to the boardroom. Our 30min webinar will help! Join us on Thurs Sept, 12:30pm AEST. buff.ly/3YJcIGB

Today we take another leap forward, uniting with board software company Shaparency to combine board management tech, advisory, training and membership. It's the exciting new future of Future Directors. Read more about it from Paul Smith and Ben Nowlan. buff.ly/43WnWIJ

There is very little in place for boards, and the overriding expectation is that a director is responsible for their own L&D. However, that doesn't speak to the collective board group needs and how a board may need to evolve and grow together. Read more! buff.ly/3qaRTGX

📣 Want a highly skilled Board Observer in 2024? The Board Observer Program is an amazing Westpac Foundation and Minter Ellison initiative with Future Directors. An E.O.I. period has opened for boards to join the program as Hosts. Submit before 31 Aug. buff.ly/3O4zQKD

Join Future Directors as we explore governing for AI and what boards and executive teams can be doing to understand the opportunities and risks to their governance strategy. buff.ly/3DhzLOC #futuredirectors #boardroom #corporategovernance

As board directors navigate the complex landscape of portfolio careers, investing in your own learning and development (L&D) becomes crucial for sustained success. Don't fall into the common pitfalls, and build your learning roadmap. buff.ly/3pCwbM0

BVP = Board Value Proposition. Ever heard of it? It's your answer to the question, "Why you?". Or, in a longer format, your unique value proposition, specifically for the boardroom. Explore yours over 90 mins in the Future Directors Hub. buff.ly/43iYHjv

As a board chair, you have the power to transform your board group into a dynamic learning powerhouse, driving innovation, informed decision-making, and collective growth. Easy, right? Explore strategies to cultivate the right kind of learning context. bit.ly/3Dew8Jn