AICD's range of services expanded

The Australian Institute of Company Directors has now extended its range of services to better support whole-of-board and business governance.

New board and executive services

John Brogden explains the rationale behind the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ reform agenda, which calls for a greater long-term focus in a bid to stimulate economic growth.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors has now extended its range of services to better support whole-of-board and business governance. We know that organisations that practise good governance can effectively innovate, drive strategy and manage risk for optimum performance.

Many of Australia’s most successful organisations have already partnered with us to develop tailored governance solutions.

Looking to develop whole-of-organisation governance capability, improve communication between the board and the executive, unpack the “director mindset” for your executive team and gain a competitive advantage? With the right guidance and solutions, your organisation can build a culture that governs for performance.

We provide world-class governance solutions and education programs tailored to your organisation’s needs and delivered by expert facilitators with real-world director experience and knowledge.

Creating value

AICD’s latest publication examines how performance can be created, measured and managed from three basic perspectives: strategic value, operating value and social value. Ideal for directors of smaller firms, not-for-profits and public entities, Creating Value by David Walters and Mark Rainbird MAICD examines the impacts of short-termism on creating value.

International governance on Australian soil

For the first time in 10 years, the International Company Directors Course will be run in Sydney.

The course is designed to expand your learning in a number of key areas and is the only program of its kind that helps you to understand your role and responsibilities when operating internationally.

The course is facilitated by experienced international governance experts to give you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and issues you may encounter in your global director career. You will also be provided with an opportunity to network with international peers to share insights and experiences.

Please join us in Sydney for an exclusive chance to gain comprehensive knowledge of global governance over five intensive days.

6 – 10 June 2016 – International Company Directors Course, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

7 June 2016 – International Company Directors Course information session, AICD Sydney Business Centre and Member Lounge

Benchmark your board

Are you looking to elevate your organisation’s performance?

The Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Governance Analysis Tool™ provides a unique and comprehensive process for reviewing your board’s governance maturity as it relates to individual directors, the board, your organisation and its stakeholders.

This self-assessment tool developed with input from some of our most senior directors was created with one mission in mind – to build a stronger governance environment for your organisation.

The Governance Analysis Tool™ enables organisations of different sizes, sectors and legal structures to review their board, enhance their strengths, identify opportunities for improvement, benchmark outcomes and drive better performance.

Whether you are looking to do a health check for your board or to fine-tune its performance, we have a dedicated team that can help.