Governance Bites #120: Board evaluations in sport, with Julie Hood

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Even great teams need to assess their performance, and the same goes for a board. In this episode, I talk to Julie Hood about the crucial practice of board evaluations within sports organisations. We cover how to conduct a meaningful evaluation, whether through self-assessment or external review, even with limited resources. Learn what to look for, how to ensure honest feedback, and how to use the results to drive real change. This is a must-listen for any board aiming to improve its effectiveness and governance.
Links: 
Sport NZ Futures – Relevance to any organisation and sector - https://sportnz.org.nz/futures/
Sport NZ Governance Resources - https://sportnz.org.nz/sector-guidance/governance/
Strategy specific resources and content - https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/step-4-provide-strategic-leadership/
Online tutorial -good governance = https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/new-governance-101-online-training-now-live/
Julie Hood a nonprofit governance consultant with specific expertise in membership-based organisations, including sporting organisations working in complex federated structures.  She is currently an Independent Director at the Wellington North Badminton Association, gaining hands-on experience in voluntary governance and brings executive leadership experience from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. 
In 2024, Julie began a PhD focused on how sport CEOs can develop their governance capability to better support effective board (and their own) performance. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and MBA graduate from Victoria University of Wellington, Julie has a consultancy practice helping boards and executives deliver the right results sustainably.
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