Guarding Governance®:

Guarding Governance® is a professional development workshop designed to assist Executives and Directors in developing their capacity building skills to support effective governance practices, with a particular focus on Indigenous governance systems.

We will explain the principles of good governance and teach you diverse communication styles, and you will acquire skills to incorporate a cultural perspective into your management approach. This workshop will focus on improving your ability to make strong decisions so that you can lead better in your organisation.

Our Governance training has already been successfully applied to a range of industries and agencies, including; information technology, construction, communication, design, museum & gallery, science, research, arts and education. We've trained Aboriginal Corporations, Land Councils and private companies.

Testimonial

"The time and energy the team invested in yarns, consultation, and research made us feel heard/understood. We've grown and been strengthened as individuals and a collective because of the culturally grounded knowledge, frameworks, and processes shared. Deepest thanks to Terri Janke and Company for the transformative change they've been a part of at Weenthunga - we look forward to continuing to work with you over the years to come!"

- Sam Paxton, CEO, Weenthunga Health Network

Learning outcomes:

Understand the principles of good governance
Recognise the difference between strategic vs operational approaches
Understand Indigenous governance systems
Develop capacity building skills to support effective governance practices
Learn about the role of the Director and the Board, including Director duties and responsibilities, Board business, and diversifying the Board
Explore successful Board practices
Understand how to employ strategic thinking
Gain insights into decision-making through a cultural lens and through different ways of communicating
Improve your ability to make strong decisions

This workshop is designed for:

Executives
Board and Committee Members
Professionals who are interested in learning more about incorporating culturally considerate and diverse governance practices
Joint-venture Project Managers

Your Presenters:

Neane Carter, Senior Solicitor
Neane is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Wergaia, and Wotjobaluk woman from northern and central Victoria. Neane grew up on Wamba Wamba Country (Swan Hill) and now lives in Naarm/Melbourne. Neane draws on her cultural knowledge and connection to ensure her clients receive culturally informed and appropriate advice. She creatively weaves solutions for her clients utilising a system that was established to oppress them. Where the western legal system has been used as a weapon against community, Neane now uses it as a tool to advance and elevate community.

Shevaun Wright, Senior Solicitor
Shevaun is a practising artist and lawyer with expertise in the fine arts as well as commercial and construction law. Her areas of specialty include infrastructure projects and arts related legal issues. Shevaun is passionate about empowering First Nations people to thrive in both the public and private sectors through legal advocacy, broader community training and innovative contractual solutions.

Photos by Stephen Wilson Barker