CATSI conversations

CATSI conversations is a vodcast series for directors and other people interested in the governance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations. Each episode features subject matter experts, peer directors and executives chatting about best practice standards, their experiences and opinions, and sharing tips for overcoming challenges. We have dropped 6 episodes to start the conversations. Watch them now.

Under examination

Examinations can identify governance issues and concerns, but also offer helpful advice for corporations to improve. Georgina Richters hosts this discussion on examinations with Registrar of Indigenous Corporations Tricia Stroud, Billy Landy, Steve Klomp and Peter McQuoid. 

Being a good chair

Under the CATSI Act all directors are equally responsible for the decisions made by the board – the chair isn't the decision-maker. Georgina Richters, Kerryn Newton, Sam Jeffries and Jess Bulger discuss what it means to be the chair of a board and how to do it well.

What makes a good board report

An informative board report contains management, operational and financial and enables directors to clearly assess how a corporation is being run. Georgina Richters hosts this discussion with Kerryn Newton, Jess Bulger and Kristy Masella. 

When your board can’t agree

Conflict and disagreement on a board can be good for a corporation, but they also have the potential to lead to complex outcomes. Learn more about what happens when a board can’t agree in this episode of CATSI Conversations hosted by Georgina Richters in discussion with Dr Heron Loban, Peter McQuoid and Graham Carter. 

Separating governance and management

It’s important to clearly understand the role of the board as well as know what the differences are between corporate and cultural authority, particularly in an Indigenous corporation. This can be even more complicated for smaller corporations, with board members undertaking multiple roles. Georgina Richters hosts this discussion breaking down these topics with Dr Heron Loban and Graham Carter.  

The skills every board needs

Join Georgina Richters, Kerryn Newton, Sam Jeffries, Raelene Webb KC and Jess Bulger as they talk about the skills every board needs. They cover everything from consulting external advisers and upskilling the board to writing meeting minutes and how cultural influences can affect and strengthen your board.