The Boardroom 180 Podcast

Auteur(s): Munir Haque (ma-near hawk)
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  • Board Governance Best Practices and Stories/Experiences Shared
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  • “The Great Chair” with Author Brian Hayward

    “The Great Chair” with Author Brian Hayward
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Brian Hayward, author of The Great Chair and Founder of Aldare Resources, to the show to discuss the governance insights and role of the board chair as presented in his book. Brian has nearly 40 years of experience at the C-suite and board level and his practical insights into board leadership are founded on having attended over 600 board meetings, serving as CEO, director, and chair. Munir and Brian dig into how the board chair is key to strategic governance.Brian talks about why he wrote his book and focused so specifically on the role of the board chair. He shares insights from the book, including the Three M’s - maestro, mediator, and mentor - that a good board chair should adopt in order to be effective and explains how each M drives chair leadership. Munir explores what Brian calls SPF - strategy, people, and finance - and learns everything from the appropriate length for a board meeting, how to best set up the room, and how to keep the conversation focused and engaging. Everything Brian shares is a practical examination of how a board chair can set the tone and lead a board to a successful operation. About Brian HaywardAs Founder/President of Aldare Resources, Brian provides governance, strategy, and business development services to international clients across various sectors. He helps organizations navigate transitions, drawing on his deep business & governance experience, strategic mindset, and team-building skills. He mentors people to develop confidence and leadership acumen through bespoke personal coaching.Brian has a distinguished track record of board leadership, having served on over 20 boards in different industries and continents. He has chaired more than a dozen boards, independent committees, audit committees, and advisory boards, demonstrating his expertise in governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making--often when existential issues are front and center.Brian isn't an academic delivering theory--his perspective comes from getting his hands dirty. He's been through at least 600 board meetings--public companies, private firms, not-for-profits, and startups--as a CEO, junior Director, Committee and Board Chair. Presently, he's a director (former Board Chair) of Cerebra, a digital sleep health company, Lead Independent Director at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, and director of Dorais Foundation.Brian holds an M.Sc from McGill University, a C.Dir from McMaster University, and an ICD.D from the University of Toronto. He is also certified in cybersecurity governance by MIT Sloan School of Management. He is fluent in English and French, and has a passion for continuous learning and improvement.Finally, he is the author of the award-winning and internationally acclaimed book: The Great Chair--A Window on Effective Board Governance, sharing practical tips and insights from those over 600 board meetings. Learn more at www.greatchair.ca or www.aldare.ca, or for those who like "active learning" by listening to the audiobook!Resources discussed in this episode:“The Great Chair: A Window on Effective Board Leadership” by Brian Hayward—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Brian Hayward: Website: GreatChair.caLinkedin—TranscriptBryan Hayward: [00:00:02] 'The Maestro', the chair is not unlike the conductor in front of a symphony orchestra. Doesn't play any instruments and doesn't articulate, but is clearly somebody that the musicians are paying attention to. They know when they're offline or if their points are resonating. It was a book written out of frustration, curiosity, and with a desire to create something that would make a difference for, at least, some people in some meetings. Not necessarily a cure-all.Munir Haque: [00:00:47] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:01:07] Hello everybody! On today's show, I'm happy to be welcoming Bryan Hayward on the Boardroom 180 Podcast. Bryan Hayward is a governance expert, seasoned leader and author of the acclaimed book, 'The Great Chair: A Window on Effective Board Leadership'. With nearly 40 years of experience at the C-suite level and board level, he's attended over 600 board meetings, serving as CEO, director, and chair. His award winning book distills his insights into practical tools for effective board leadership. Bryan has led high stakes organizational transitions, including ownership changes and governance overhauls working with public companies, family businesses, startups, and nonprofits. Notable achievements ...
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    51 min
  • The Complexities of Strategic Non-Profit Governance with Bruce Anderson

    The Complexities of Strategic Non-Profit Governance with Bruce Anderson
    Dec 17 2024
    In this episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast, host Munir Haque delves into nonprofit governance with Bruce Anderson, an accomplished leader with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship, and board governance. Bruce shares insights from his decades of experience serving on over 21 nonprofit and professional boards, including Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan and CAA Saskatchewan. He discusses how his diverse background in academia, consulting, and executive leadership informs his governance contributions. Bruce highlights the unique challenges of nonprofit governance, including balancing mission-driven goals with financial sustainability. He explains the diverse structures and financing of nonprofits, ranging from member dues and fundraising to revenue-generating enterprises. Bruce points out the need for boards to adapt their skill sets to address these complexities. He advocates for applying strategic thinking to nonprofit boards, emphasizing the importance of managing resources effectively and aligning marketing strategies. In talking about organizational models, Bruce explains Habitat for Humanity’s evolution from the “classic” model, where Habitat itself manages the mortgage, to newer approaches involving partnerships with financial institutions. The discussion delves into broader governance themes, including diversity and effective leadership. Bruce advocates for meaningful diversity on boards to improve decision-making quality and better represent the communities they serve without tokenism. He stresses the balance between servant leadership and strategic guidance. Bruce points to the board chair’s responsibility for encouraging inclusive discussions and challenging groupthink to ensure sound decision-making processes and unity. Munir and Bruce’s conversation highlights the importance of patience, planning, and clear principles in navigating the complexities of organizational change, offering valuable lessons for others facing similar endeavours.About Bruce Anderson:Bruce Anderson joined the CAA Saskatchewan Board of Directors in October 2017 and serves on the Audit Committee, chairs the Human Resources Committee, and chaired the Investment and Acquisition Task Force. He is the managing partner and senior consultant with b-creative group and an instructor with the Hill / Levene Schools of Business at the University of Regina, where he teaches business strategy, consulting, and entrepreneurship to undergraduate and graduate students. He has served on numerous boards of directors, including as Chair of the Regina and Saskatchewan Chambers of Commerce and as Chair of the Saskatchewan Science Centre. He currently is Chair of Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan and a mentor to new entrepreneurs. Bruce co-wrote a business case on CAA Saskatchewan and the case is used by business schools across the world and also by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Bruce and his spouse Lucie have two adult children and three grandchildren. They enjoy taking long drives to explore Canada.--Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Bruce Anderson: Bruce Anderson on LinkedIn Podcast Production:Recording: PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio--Transcript Bruce Anderson: [00:00:01] Your starting point around metrics is absolutely essential. How do we know that we're going to yield some of this result? So if we get a certain number of things donated at the Habitat Restore, for example, which things are going to yield the best profits? Which things have the best margin? Which things have the quickest inventory turn? Because these are terms that people are going as a not for profit. What do you mean inventory turn? If it sits in our warehouse, it sits in the shop there for a period of time. It costs us money. It costs us floor space. It's an opportunity cost because we could put other things that are more profitable in there. So some of these metrics that you would naturally think about have to be used.Munir Haque: [00:00:40] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host, Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us. In this episode, we'll be talking nonprofit governance with Mr. Bruce Anderson. Bruce Anderson is a seasoned leader with 15 years in nonprofit leadership and over 25 years as an entrepreneur. He is a managing partner of Be Creative Group, a consultancy specializing in management and marketing, and teaches strategy and entrepreneurship at the University of Regina, where he also leads the Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship Center, or GATE. Bruce has...
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    56 min
  • Alberta's Bill 20 Changes to Municipal Elections Rules and Oversight, with Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal affairs

    Alberta's Bill 20 Changes to Municipal Elections Rules and Oversight, with Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal affairs
    Dec 3 2024
    In this episode, Munir Haque welcomes Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver to the podcast to discuss Alberta's Bill 20, a legislative reform aiming to improve transparency and accountability in municipal elections while empowering voters. Mr. McIver explains the bill as introducing the creation of municipal political parties in Calgary and Edmonton, whose affiliations will be listed on ballots, reflecting the de facto partisan nature of previous elections. They talk about corporate and union donations, vote counting, and oversight, as well as how public consultation shaped the bill.Bill 20 is explained as also expanding provincial oversight, allowing the province to repeal municipal bylaws deemed contrary to the public interest and to quicken the dismissal of councillors in extreme cases. Mr. McIver cites examples, such as Edmonton's unauthorized mask mandate during COVID-19 and Calgary's excessive electricity tax collection, as such instances. The aim is to prevent municipalities from overstepping their authority or acting against Albertan’s interests. Despite criticisms, Ric McIver stresses that these changes are designed to serve the public and not elected officials.Munir learned that public consultation played a key role in shaping Bill 20, and results were published to ensure transparency. He talks about concerns raised over the impact on independent candidates and Ric McIver defines the reforms as a way to level the playing field by enhancing voter awareness. Using the province’s enhanced powers sparingly, while keeping features for holding the government accountable in place, is the goal. Ultimately, this conversation with Ric McIver reveals that the reforms intend to strengthen voter confidence and uphold the integrity of municipal governance in Alberta.About Ric McIver:Ric McIver was sworn in as the Minister of Municipal Affairs on June 9, 2023. He previously served as the Minister of Transportation, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour, and Minister of Municipal Affairs.Prior to his service as an elected official at the provincial level, Mr. McIver served 3 terms on Calgary City Council. During that time, he served on the Police Commission and as Chair of the Calgary Housing Company, among many committee assignments. He has been a Calgary Stampede volunteer for over 15 years.Mr. McIver is a husband, father, and grandfather who is active on several charitable and community causes. He chose Alberta as his home in 1981 and has been a proud resident since that time.Ric McIver was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Hays on April 23, 2012 and was re-elected on May 5, 2015, April 19, 2019, and May 29, 2023.--Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Ric McIver: Website: Alberta.ca/Minister-of-Municipal-AffairsRic McIver on LinkedIn Podcast Production:Recording: PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio--Transcript Ric McIver: [00:00:02] If an ordinary person with an ordinary job does a good job of it, they can probably keep their job for as long as they want. Being elected is not like that. No matter how bad a job, I or a municipal councilor, does, you're stuck with us for four years. No matter how good a job we do, we have to reapply for that job every four years. That's why you need to vote carefully. Because when you give somebody that job, you're stuck with them for four years. And if they're doing a great job, that's a happy four years. And if they're doing a terrible job, that's a long four years. So after all the rest of the stuff, there is no substitute for voting carefully.Munir Haque: [00:00:40] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us. In this episode, we look at a pivotal moment in Alberta's governance as the provincial government passed Bill 20, a landmark legislation poised to redefine the landscape of transparency, accountability and accessibility in local elections. This is according to the province. In a democratic society, the cornerstone of trust lies in the integrity of our electoral process and the accountability of our elected officials. According to the Province of Alberta, with Bill 20, otherwise known as the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, the province seeks to uphold these fundamental principles by making amendments to both the Local Authorities Act and the Municipal Government Act, the MGA. According to the Municipal Affairs Minister, the Honorable Ric McIver, these proposed reforms will enhance transparency in the local election processes, ...
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    49 min

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