Mission Delivery for Board Directors
Helping Boards shape their own role and the strategic direction of their organisation, to deliver social impact effectively and sustainably
Program timing 2025
- Building the conditions for success: Friday 14 March, 10:00am - 4:00pm AEDT, delivered virtually.
Registrations close Friday 7 March, 12 noon AEDT. - Shaping the organisation and system: Friday 2 May, 10:00am - 4:00pm AEST, delivered virtually.
Registrations close Friday 25 April, 12 noon AEST.
Participant profile
This program is designed for current Board Chairs or Directors of not-for-profit organisations or social enterprises. Whilst the topics covered may be of most value to those in the earlier stages of their tenure as Board Directors or those from non-commercial backgrounds, we also welcome more experienced Board Directors seeking the chance to reflect and ‘refresh’.
Organisations are welcome to send all Board Directors to the program together, if useful to do so.
Given there is some overlap in content across programs, it is recommended that leaders pick only one program to join (whichever best suits your current role). Past participants are welcome to attend Mission Delivery again this year, but please note that much of the content covered will be the same as that covered in previous years.
What you get as a participant
1
Two standalone half days of virtual program facilitated by experienced McKinsey faculty (it is not necessary to attend ‘Building the Conditions for Success’ to attend ‘Shaping the Organisation and System’)
2
Take-home tools and resources relevant to each concept covered, that you can use with your Board and organisation
3
A network of other Directors in the not-for-profit world for leaders to connect with outside the program and opportunities to hear about research and events
What the program looks like
Building the conditions for success (1 day)
Set the foundation – role of the board: Consider the Board’s role within an organisation, how it may differ from for-profit organisations, and how it may change based on context and the organisation’s needs
Foster innovation & learning – psychological safety: Understand how the Board can establish conditions that allow for psychological safety and diversity of thought
Shaping the organisation and system (1 day)
Broaden scope - shaping purpose & strategy: Understand your Board’s involvement with strategy, and how to identify and overcome factors that can inhibit a Board’s ability to effectively shape strategy
Measure and improve – impact measurement & data: Connect your organisation’s aspirations to tangible impacts on the ground, and explore how effective impact tracking can encourage operational excellence and accountability
What previous participants have said about our programs
“Great mix of theoretical grounding and practical insights. Lots of big ideas to take away and mull over, as well as some directly implementable tips.”
“I loved the chance this program gave to meet and hear from other Board Directors. Great opportunity to network across the country with people who are usually time-poor”
“This program helped me to pinpoint where my Board is doing well, and where we might be able to focus to improve”
“First time I've been in a room of not-for-profit people, after 20+ years in the commercial sector. Such a relief to hear that the challenges are common!”
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