1. Thriving governance boards: what you need to know Michael Macaulay October 15 th 2015

2. From government gloom..… … to governance glee

3. Top 10 governance lessons 1.It’s a messy business 2.Get the mix of people right 3.Put them in the right roles 4.Managing disagreements 5.Prepare people properly 6.To CE or not CE? 7.Think strategically 8.Act decisively 9.Develop a work plan 10.Review, reflect and reiterate

4. Governance is messy

5. The right mix of people? Expert citizens Everyday makers

6. Match people to position

7. Dealing with disagreements?

8. Be Prepared

9. The Chief Executive 1.Clarity of role 2.Respectful mutual expectations 3.Fair and transparent performance measures 4.Provide guidance for the future 5.Provide context and information from the past 6.Manage risks 7.Don’t take sides

10. Think strategically Outcomes Authorising environment Production environment

11. Act decisively

12. Reflect, reiterate, renew 1.Set your own performance measures 2.Use self and peer assessment 3.Keep the process ongoing

13. Conclusion