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Guarding Governance®

Guarding Governance® is a professional development workshop designed to assist Executives and Directors in developing their capacity building skills to support effective governance practices, with a particular focus on Indigenous governance systems.

We will explain the principles of good governance and teach you diverse communication styles, and you will acquire skills to incorporate a cultural perspective into your management approach. This workshop will focus on improving your ability to make strong decisions so that you can lead better in your organisation.

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Next Workshop: 13 May Click here to book tickets
 

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Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the principles of good governance

  • Recognise the difference between strategic vs operational approaches

  • Understand Indigenous governance systems

  • Develop capacity building skills to support effective governance practices

  • Learn about the role of the Director and the Board, including Director duties and responsibilities, Board business, and diversifying the Board

  • Explore successful Board practices

  • Understand how to employ strategic thinking

  • Gain insights into decision-making through a cultural lens and through different ways of communicating

  • Improve your ability to make strong decisions

 

This workshop is designed for:

  • Executives

  • Board and Committee Members

  • Professionals who are interested in learning more about incorporating culturally considerate and diverse governance practices

  • Joint-venture Project Managers
     

This workshop is run online for 1 day and is open to the public.

We also offer bespoke workshops to meet your unique organisation's specific goals and needs.

Get in touch to find out how we can assist you.

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"The Guarding Governance® training is a fantastic mix of legal and cultural governance training alongside breakout discussion groups. Anika and Neane are knowledgeable, warm and fantastic presenters who are passionate about what they do, and led us expertly through each of the legal and cultural governance principles."

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Katherine Giles, Arts Law Centre of Australia & May 2023 Attendee

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© 2025, Terri Janke and Company

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All professional photography by Jamie James at James Photographic Services and Stephen Wilson Barker.​

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The painting 'Terri - Butterfly Flowers Dreaming' by Bibi Barba has been used under license in the firm photographs, including for staff profiles.

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The painting  'Ancient Tracks and Waterholes' (2019) by Rene Kulitja has been used under license in some firm photographs on the TJC website homepage, staff profiles, careers and services pages. Visit Maruku Arts for more work by Rene Kulitja.

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The visual artwork ‘Freshwater Lagoon 1’ by Lisa Michl Ko-manggen has been used under license in some photographs and videos. Visit Cape York Art for more work by Ko-manggen.

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The painting ‘My Country’ by Bibi Barba has been used under license in some photographs and Law Way videos. Visit Bibi's website.

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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​Disclaimer: The information found on our Website and Blog is of a general nature and is not intended to be legal advice on specific matters. Although we attempt to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee that the information in this article is accurate at the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. Contact us for advice on a specific matter.

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CREDITS

Terri Janke and Company acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal People, the custodians of the Country where our office is located.

We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia. We recognise their ongoing connection to land, sea and skies. We pay our respects to their knowledge, and to the Elders past and present.​

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