Send us a textBoards are often misunderstood, but they are crucial for an organisation's success. In this episode, I talk to Julie Hood about the board's complex role in strategic planning for sports organisations. We discuss how boards can go beyond oversight to actively shape strategy, avoid common pitfalls, and align plans with organisational values. This episode provides practical advice on gathering diverse perspectives, monitoring implementation, and navigating the unique challenges of passionate board members. Tune in for essential insights on creating a robust and successful strategic roadmap. Links: Sport NZ Futures – Relevance to any organisation and sector - https://sportnz.org.nz/futures/Sport NZ Governance Resources - https://sportnz.org.nz/sector-guidance/governance/Strategy specific resources and content - https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/step-4-provide-strategic-leadership/Online tutorial -good governance = https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/new-governance-101-online-training-now-live/Julie Hood a nonprofit governance consultant with specific expertise in membership-based organisations, including sporting organisations working in complex federated structures.  She is currently an Independent Director at the Wellington North Badminton Association, gaining hands-on experience in voluntary governance and brings executive leadership experience from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. In 2024, Julie began a PhD focused on how sport CEOs can develop their governance capability to better support effective board (and their own) performance. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and MBA graduate from Victoria University of Wellington, Julie has a consultancy practice helping boards and executives deliver the right results sustainably.#governance, #leadership, #corporategovernance, #boardcraft, #decisionmaking, #makingadifference, #ceo, #governancebites, #boardroom, #director

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