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Masterclass Workshop: Leading an Association Board

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MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP

Leading an Association Board - What Every President and Chair Needs to Know

TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2026 I 10.30AM - 12.30PM AEDT I Online via Zoom


The role of President or Chair of an association or not-for-profit organisation is one of the most demanding leadership positions in the sector.

In many organisations, the President is a volunteer who has stepped into the role because of their commitment, professional experience or knowledge of the industry. However, they may have received little guidance on how to lead a diverse Board of volunteers, manage difficult issues and ensure the Board remains focused on achieving the best outcomes for the organisation.

A President is expected to lead the Board, support the CEO, manage competing personalities, address conflicts and ensure Directors understand their responsibilities. At the same time, they must avoid becoming too involved in operational matters or assuming powers that do not belong to the role.

This practical workshop will examine what effective association Presidents and Chairs should be doing to facilitate a Board culture in which Directors contribute, accept responsibility and work together — and some of the common mistakes that can undermine Board performance.

We will cover:

  • How to lead a diverse Board of member and/or volunteer Directors
  • Chairing effective Board meetings—the essential dos and don’ts
  • The powers a President or Chair has in practice, compared with what your Constitution or Rules say
  • Managing the relationship between the Board, President and CEO
  • Helping the Board move from operational decisions to strategic leadership
  • Managing conflicts of interest in associations and industry bodies.

Who should attend:

  • Association Presidents and Chairs
  • Vice Presidents and incoming office bearers
  • Board and Committee members
  • Chief Executive Officers and Executive Officers
  • Company / Association Secretaries
  • Anyone about to take on a Board leadership position.

Whether you are an experienced President, newly appointed to the position or considering taking on the role, this webinar will provide practical guidance that can be applied immediately.


Masterclass Workshop Facilitator: Peter Daly

Peter Daly is an Association Executive Services Consultant with extensive experience in Board leadership, governance, risk and organisational oversight. Peter is currently President and Chair of Incolink, Australia’s oldest and largest workers’ entitlement scheme, with more than $1.5 billion under management. He has served as an Incolink Director since 2021 and was previously a member of its Audit and Risk Committee. He is also Co-Chair of BuildSkills Australia, the national Jobs and Skills Council for the construction, property and water sectors, and a Director of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Peter brings current, practical experience of chairing complex organisations, managing diverse stakeholder interests and ensuring Boards remain focused on governance, strategy and organisational performance. This will not be a theoretical discussion about governance. It will be a practical examination of what it really takes to lead an association or not-for-profit Board effectively.


Attendance at AES events is limited to employees and Board members of not-for-profit organisations.
Commercial suppliers, vendors and consultants are not eligible to attend, including those working within the NFP sector.


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