Essential Meeting Requirements

• Identify the statutory requirements and confirm the roles and responsibilities of those participating in meetings.
• Explore best practice in the conduct of meetings.
• Highlight best practice for minutes and resolutions.
• Examine potential solutions for difficult situations which may occur in meetings.

Section A – Governance Principles

• Governance policies
• Types of meeting structures
• Articles of Association/constitution and Board Charter/Terms of Reference
• Statutory obligations - Corporations Act 2001
• Key stakeholders
• Compliance and reporting obligations
• Social licence to operate

Section B – Professional Practices

• General meeting practices
• Directors’ meetings
• Pre-meeting preparation
• Key meeting aspects
• Post-meeting actions
• Informal board meetings
• Members’ meetings
• Conducting members’ meetings
• Pre-meeting preparation
• Recording members’ meetings
• Post-meeting actions
• Tips for conducting an AGM

Section C – Personal Thinking

• Case study 1: Listed Public Company – Random Spy Tech Ltd.
• Case study 2: Large Not-for-Profit

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A short course is assessed as follows:

• A final quiz (multiple choice, achieve 75% to pass, unlimited attempts).
• A short case study written response (suggested answers are revealed for reflection).
• Knowledge checks are included as you progress through the course material (these are not assessed).
• See the Assessment Rules for further information.

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• Train large numbers of staff.
• Participate in customised training that caters to the needs of your staff and your organisation’s business objectives.
• Invite and engage with your key clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure you’re working together with the same knowledge.

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