Learning Opportunity: Governance Conversations Webinars
Australia Council for the Arts and Diversity Arts Australia
Tune in to learn how good governance frameworks, bold leadership and a commitment to diversity can support transformative outcomes in the arts and creative industries.
Governance Conversations will explore practical aspects of governing arts and creative industries organisations, explore innovative approaches, and share best practice models for ensuring diversity and cultural safety. The webinars are open to individuals and organisations.
Diversity Arts Australia’s CEO Lena Nahlous (she/her) hosts each session, which will feature thought-leaders with lived experience, including First Nations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
The series responds to critical findings on the importance of diversity on arts boards and in creative leadership positions, from the Arts and Cultural Governance Spotlight Report (Institute of Community Directors Australia) and the Shifting the Balance Report (Diversity Arts Australia).
Accessibility and cultural safety are prioritised in the delivery and these principles inform discussions around governance throughout the series.
The series has been produced by respected educator and creative producer Görkem Acaroğlu.
Conversation 1
Doing it Differently: Fit-for-purpose governance models
Thursday 27 July, 12pm-1.30pm AEST
Conversation 2
Board Representation: Promoting Cultural Safety and Addressing the Power Gap
Thursday 24 August 2023, 12pm-1.30pm AEST
Conversation 3
Succession Planning: Who are the Board Members of the Future?
Thursday 21 September 2023, 12pm-1.30pm AEST
Conversation 4
Governance vs. Management: Optimising the CEO, Chair, and Board Relationship for Success
Thursday 19 October 2023, 4-5.30pm AEDT
