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Holding a CEO accountable is a critical yet challenging duty for any board. In this episode, I talk to governance expert Julie Hood to dissect the nuances of this vital relationship within a sports organisation. They explore how boards can establish clear expectations, monitor performance, and navigate common pitfalls like micromanagement. Learn about effective performance reviews, succession planning, and the subtle art of difficult conversations. This discussion provides essential insights for boards committed to ensuring their CEO’s leadership aligns with the organization's success and values.
Links:
Sport NZ Futures – Relevance to any organisation and sector - https://sportnz.org.nz/futures/
Sport NZ Governance Resources - https://sportnz.org.nz/sector-guidance/governance/
Strategy specific resources and content - https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/step-4-provide-strategic-leadership/
Online tutorial -good governance = https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/new-governance-101-online-training-now-live/
Julie Hood a nonprofit governance consultant with specific expertise in membership-based organisations, including sporting organisations working in complex federated structures. She is currently an Independent Director at the Wellington North Badminton Association, gaining hands-on experience in voluntary governance and brings executive leadership experience from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
In 2024, Julie began a PhD focused on how sport CEOs can develop their governance capability to better support effective board (and their own) performance. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and MBA graduate from Victoria University of Wellington, Julie has a consultancy practice helping boards and executives deliver the right results sustainably.
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