• Episode 14 - Decision Making for Boards
    Dec 1 2025

    Duration: 0:50:01

    [00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

    [00:01:28] - How Do Decisions Impact Culture?

    [00:03:14] - What Role Do Individual Opinions & Perspectives Play?

    [00:05:28] - How Can Boards Function as Teams?

    [00:09:18] - What Makes Trust & Relationships Critical?

    [00:10:11] - Why Are Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence Important?

    [00:15:12] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

    [00:15:46] - What Defines a Strong Chair-CEO Relationship?

    [00:16:36] - What Are Rational vs Non-Rational Decisions?

    [00:18:47] - How Do Charters Guide Decision Making?

    [00:20:53] - How Should Ethics & Moral Standards Shape Decisions?

    [00:24:03] - Why Is Diversity of Thinking Important?

    [00:27:05] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

    [00:28:15] - What Are the Different Communication Styles?

    [00:32:18] - What Is Psychological Safety & Why Does It Matter?

    [00:35:57] - How Do You Manage Difficult Conversations?

    [00:41:03] - Sponsor Break: GGA Events Calendar

    [00:41:30] - What Is Social License to Operate?

    [00:44:13] - What Is an Effective Framework for Decision Making?

    [00:49:17] - Closing Remarks

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    50 mins
  • Episode 13 - Culture
    Dec 1 2025

    Duration: 0:48:22

    [00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

    [00:01:37] - What Is the Current Status of Culture Today?

    [00:03:14] - What Is Culture and Why Is It So Important?

    [00:05:04] - How Is the Board's Role in Culture Changing?

    [00:07:38] - How Does a Director Assess Organizational Culture?

    [00:09:55] - Why Are Values So Important to Culture?

    [00:12:24] - What Are the Roadblocks to Building Effective Culture?

    [00:14:35] - What Are the Steps for Building Impactful Culture?

    [00:15:12] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

    [00:18:14] - Should Culture Be Part of Strategy?

    [00:21:41] - What Tools Can Directors Use to Assess Culture?

    [00:25:45] - How Does Individual Engagement Impact Performance?

    [00:30:16] - What Are Unwritten Ground Rules (UGGs)?

    [00:34:05] - What Are the Four Cs of Cultural Influence?

    [00:35:45] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

    [00:36:05] - What Actions Are Needed in a Cultural Crisis?

    [00:39:13] - How Do You Achieve Cultural Alignment?

    [00:41:03] - Sponsor Break: GGA Events Calendar

    [00:41:27] - What Qualities Do Leaders Need for Effective Culture?

    [00:47:01] - Closing Remarks

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    48 mins
  • Episode 12 - HR Employee Performance and Discipline Management
    Jan 31 2025

    Duration: 0:13:49

    [00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

    [00:01:38] - What Is Underperformance and How Can It Be Identified?

    [00:02:04] - What Should Managers Do Once They Identify Underperformance?

    [00:03:00] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

    [00:03:40] - What If the Issue Is Complex or the Employee Doesn't Improve?

    [00:05:20] - What Should Managers Avoid When Implementing a PIP?

    [00:06:15] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

    [00:07:15] - What Happens When Performance Persists or There Is Misconduct?

    [00:09:13] - Why Is Procedural Fairness So Important?

    [00:10:21] - Sponsor Break: GGA Statewide Events Calendar

    [00:11:12] - How Should Managers Handle These Meetings Professionally?

    [00:12:13] - What Are the Final Tips for Managers Navigating These Situations?

    [00:13:16] - Closing Remarks

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    14 mins
  • Episode 11 - HR Employment Law Updates
    Jan 31 2025

    Duration: 0:21:18

    [00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

    [00:01:39] - What Are the Changes to Family and Domestic Violence Leave?

    [00:02:34] - How Does This Affect Employers, Particularly Small Businesses?

    [00:03:51] - What Do the Sexual Harassment Law Updates Include?

    [00:04:48] - What Does Positive Duty Look Like in Practice?

    [00:05:17] - Sponsor Break: Find Your Local Grower Group

    [00:05:39] - What Are the Penalties for Failing to Comply?

    [00:06:32] - How Has Casual Employment Been Redefined?

    [00:08:38] - How Can Businesses Ensure They Are Compliant with Casual Employment?

    [00:09:00] - What Is the Right to Disconnect?

    [00:10:29] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

    [00:10:55] - What Is the Goal Behind the Right to Disconnect?

    [00:12:15] - Are There Penalties for Ignoring This New Right?

    [00:12:41] - What Should Employers Know About Wage Theft Penalties?

    [00:15:32] - Sponsor Break: GGA Statewide Events Calendar

    [00:15:58] - What Are the Changes to Workers Compensation Laws?

    [00:17:26] - How Can Businesses Adapt to These Changes?

    [00:19:12] - What Is the Final Advice for Employers Navigating These Updates?

    [00:20:41] - Closing Remarks

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    21 mins
  • Episode 10 - HR Documentation
    Jan 31 2025

    Duration: 0:26:55

    [00:00:00] - Introduction & Welcome

    [00:01:36] - Why Is Getting Our Compliance Right So Important?

    [00:02:25] - What Can a Business Do to Avoid Penalties?

    [00:03:35] - What Policies and Procedures Are Necessary?

    [00:05:35] - What Are the Ongoing HR Tasks for Compliance?

    [00:07:15] - What Are Awards and Why Are They Important?

    [00:08:44] - Does Everyone Fall Under an Award?

    [00:10:49] - What Are National Employment Standards (NES)?

    [00:13:13] - What Happens If an Employer Doesn't Comply with NES?

    [00:14:04] - Does the NES Apply to Everyone?

    [00:15:19] - Sponsor Break: CBH Group Community Investment

    [00:15:51] - What Are Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs)?

    [00:18:29] - What Are the Key Rules Around IFAs?

    [00:20:36] - What Is the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT)?

    [00:21:57] - Sponsor Break: GGA Events Calendar

    [00:22:26] - What Happens If the IFA Doesn't Pass the BOOT?

    [00:23:42] - How Can Businesses Ensure They Are IFA Compliant?

    [00:25:37] - What Are the Key Takeaways About IFAs?

    [00:26:20] - Closing Remarks

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    27 mins
  • Episode 9 - Processes
    May 23 2023

    Episode 9 - Processes

    Duration: 19:20

    0:00:00 Introduction

    0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson

    0:02:33 What happens when multiple Board members have a conflict of interest/how do we get Board members to acknowledge they have a conflict of interest?

    0:05:27 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

    0:05:52 Talk to us about the situation where a Board member is ‘out voted’ on an issue

    0:08:11 What is the role of a Returning Officer at an AGM?

    0:09:28 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

    0:10:09 Should we have lengths of office for Board members?

    0:14:19 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

    0:14:47 Can you discuss the dynamics of the Board and CEO relationship?

    0:17:40 GGA member groups webinar on Chair CEO relationships

    0:17:57 Wrap-up/Conclusion

    0:18:42 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

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    19 mins
  • Episode 8 - Board Meetings
    May 23 2023

    Episode 8 - Board Meetings

    Duration: 18:10

    0:00 Introduction

    0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson

    0:02:36 What's the difference between a board meeting and a general meeting, more commonly known as an AGM?

    0:03:50 As a member, can I attend a board meeting?

    0:04:44 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

    0:05:18 What do we do when we can't get a quorum?

    0:06:43 How do we keep our meetings on track?

    0:10:15 Roberts rules of order for meetings

    0:11:06 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

    0:11:48 How do we write minutes?

    0:14:33 How do we receive reports and minutes?

    0:15:18 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

    0:15:59 At what point should a CEO or a senior employee be in a board meeting?

    0:17:25 Wrap-up/Conclusion

    0:17:50 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

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    18 mins
  • Episode 7 - Not for Profit Boards
    May 23 2023

    Episode 7 - Not for Profit Boards

    Duration: 16:40

    0:00 Introduction

    0:02:21 Welcome Caroline Robinson

    0:02:38 Where do we find board members in regional communities and regional WA?

    0:06:18 GGA Ad: Find your local Grower Group

    0:06:40 How do you resolve the issue of inactive board members on a board?

    0:09:27 Podcast Sponsor: CBH Group Ad

    0:10:07 What do you believe is the ideal number to be sitting on a board?

    0:11:47 How do we appoint vacancies on a board, and do we need to elect a chair if one is not nominated at an AGM?

    0:13:30 GGA Ad: GGA Calendar Ad

    0:14:05 How are board members liable for the actions of the association?

    0:16:02 Wrap-up/Conclusion

    0:16:20 Acknowledgment of CBH sponsor

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    17 mins