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Governance and Board Management Skills for EAs & PAs

Governance and Board Management for EAs & PAs​

Ready to master key management techniques?

Understand what good governance looks like and how, you as the EA/PA, can assist the Board, CEO and Management to achieve it. We will examine your role and responsibilities as a Board secretary and take you through best practice examples of Board agendas, papers, and minutes. The Masterclass will use a mix of presentation, case studies, exercises, and open discussion.

*1 1-Day Pass Ticket per person for The Office, PA & Event Planner Show, for the registered attendee or other person from same organisation, booked on any currently advertised dates for the following public training courses: Fundamentals of the Modern EA, Governance & Board Management for EAs & PAs, Leadership Development for Women – offer valid until 19 December 2025.

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Course Outline

• Understand the principles of good corporate governance
• Review common board structures and roles
• Dive into board practice & processes
• Roles and responsibilities of the board, CEO, and management
• Your role as the EA as Board Secretary
• The critical importance of confidentiality, security, and retention records
• Understand directors’ legal duties and obligations
• Explore the changing role of and expectations placed on the board

Anne Blackburn is an expert facilitator with a background in journalism, public service, banking, governance, and strategic advice. After 15 years in international investment banks, she returned to New Zealand and transitioned to full-time directorship a decade ago.

She has had senior roles at BNZ and has served on various boards, including TSB Bank, Meridian Energy, and TVNZ. Currently, she sits on boards such as Fidelity Life, Eastland Group, and Auckland Council Property Ltd, focusing on Audit, Risk, and Remuneration committees.

Anne is also Chair of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the Centre for Clinical Research, and serves on the boards of Footnote Dance Company and the Chinese Language Foundation.

Her expertise spans finance, innovation, and governance, specializing in capital structure and remuneration practices.
 

Anne Blackburn

Associate

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This is a 1-day course.
Courses start 9am (coffee & registration from 8.30am) and runs until 4.30pm / 5.00 pm.

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1 day course: Register $1199+gst by midnight, 2 October.
  • Last Minute $1499+gst per person
  • Cliftons, Auckland
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1 day course: Register $1199+gst by 25 March, 2026
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  • Cliftons, Wellington
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1 day course: Register $1199+gst by 9 September, 2026.
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  • Cliftons, Auckland
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Brightstar Spring Sale Promotion Terms & Conditions

1. The Offer

This promotional offer is for a 15% discount on the current advertised price of eligible Brightstar owned and partnered conferences and public training courses.

2. Promotional Period

The Spring Sale promotion is valid only from 13 October 2025 through 15 November 2025 (the “Promotion Period”).
All course and conference registrations must be fully completed, paid for, and confirmed by Brightstar within the Promotion Period to qualify for the discount.

3. Eligibility and Redemption

3.1 Eligible Products

The discount applies only to the standard price of Brightstar’s public training courses and conferences as listed on the Brightstar website.

3.2 How to Redeem

To receive the 15% discount, customers must enter the promotional code SPRING15 during the checkout process.

3.3 Exclusions and Limitations

The discount does not apply to, and cannot be used for:
• Custom, private, or in-house training programs.
• Courses or conferences already registered for, or attended, prior to the Promotion Period.
• Any associated costs, including but not limited to, taxes, travel, or accommodation.

3.4 Discount Stacking

This 15% discount cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, coupon, or discount code. If an eligible course is already subject to another discount, the customer will receive the greater of the two discounts, but not both.

4. Payment and Enrollment

4.1 Full Payment Required

Full payment of the discounted course or conference fee is required at the time of registration. Enrollment is not confirmed until full payment is received and processed by Brightstar.

4.2 Standard Terms Apply

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5. Transfers, Cancellations, and Refunds

5.1 Refund Policy

In the event of a cancellation or request for a refund, the refund amount will be calculated based on the actual discounted price paid by the customer, not the original standard price. Standard Brightstar cancellation policies apply.

5.2 Registration Transfers

If a registration is transferred to another individual, no further or additional discount will be applied to the new registration.

6. General Provisions

6.1 Right to Modify

Brightstar reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate this promotion, including these Terms and Conditions, at any time without prior notice. However, all registrations completed and fully paid for prior to such modification or termination will be honored.

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