Step confidently into the boardroom with The MPN Be Board Ready Workshop facilitated by Women on Boards. This highly interactive programme is designed for emerging and aspiring directors, and also serves as a valuable refresher for current board members.

Led by renowned governance experts Claire Braund OAM and Dr Kath Hall, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge, strategies and tools to position yourself for board opportunities and excel in your role. You will learn the legalities and practicalities of board service, explore pathways to secure a seat at the table, and understand how to add genuine value as a Non-Executive Director.

Through engaging discussions, case studies, and real-world insights, you will:

Assess your readiness and interest in becoming a director
Gain a sector overview to identify where to target board opportunities
Learn what boards seek in candidates
Understand directors’ duties, conflicts of interest, and emerging areas of board liability
Develop a personal checklist to guide your board journey

Meet the Presenters

Claire Braund OAM – Co-Founder, Women on Boards Australia and the UK

As the co-founder of Women on Boards in Australia (2006) and the UK (2012), Claire has a wealth of experience supporting women seeking board roles. She is an informed, entertaining, and engaging presenter who brings the world of boards to life across a wide range of sectors. Known for her ability to connect the dots and match people with opportunities aligned to their skills and interests, Claire has served as a Non-Executive Director on both small businesses and large not-for-profit organisations.

A Churchill Fellow since 2011, Claire conducted research into the impact of gender quotas on publicly listed boards in Norway, the UK, and France. She is a graduate of the Benevolent Society’s Sydney Social Leadership Programme, and in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List, she received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her service to women, to business, and to the NSW Central Coast region.

Dr Kath Hall – ACT Representative & Workshop Presenter, WOB Australia Pty Ltd; Non-Executive Director, Women's Justice Network

Dr Kath Hall is an internationally recognised corporate governance expert, Non-Executive Director, and writer. She is a passionate advocate for women and an award-winning educator and mentor.

In her academic career, Kath gained global recognition for her research on psychology and corporate corruption, foreign bribery regulation, and whistleblowing. She has advised leading international organisations including the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit, the International Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee, the Safra Centre for Ethics at Harvard University, the Anti-Corruption Academy Vienna, and the International Standards Organisation (ISO).

Kath holds a PhD in Law and Psychology from the Australian National University and brings a unique understanding of human behaviour to all her work. In 2020, she transitioned from academia to broaden her impact in governance and social justice. She now leads governance programmes for Women on Boards and serves as a Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary for the Women’s Justice Network.

Format:

Face-to-Face Workshop: 20 March 2026, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Follow-up Virtual Session: 27 March 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Whether you’re starting your board career or refreshing your governance knowledge, this workshop will leave you informed, confident, and ready to take the next step. We look forward to welcoming you.

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