OnDemand MasterClass

How to remove a
Director

With Julie Garland McLellan
BoardPro cpd hours badg 2

 

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Boards are very special environments. Only the Shareholders/Members can elect or remove directors. But members/shareholders usually meet only once a year, and the AGM is a formal occasion with an agenda that is set well in advance.
 
So, what should you do if:

  • You are on a board and you think one of your board colleagues should leave?
  • You are on a board and the other directors ask you to leave?
  • You are a Member/Shareholder and you would like to remove a director from the board?
This course will give you the answers to those questions and some practical considerations and actions for taking confident action.

You also have my 100% guarantee from BoardPro that if, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with the course, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked. 
 

Who should attend?

Gain essential skills and knowledge to excel in your role as:

  • Board Members:
    Chairpersons, directors, and members of boards who are responsible for steering the organisation toward its future. 

  • Senior Executives:
    C-suite executives, including CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, and other senior leaders responsible for guiding the overall direction of their organisations.

  • Shareholders:
    Members wishing to understand the mechanics and advisability of calling for director removal.
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  • Expert Instructor: Learn from an experienced governance practitioner and gain insights from their extensive experience.

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Join a community of learners and take the next step in your professional journey. Enroll today and start your path to mastery!

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Removing a Director

Course Outline

What happens when a director hinders company progress or fails to contribute? Ideally, they would recognize their shortcomings and resign. In many cases, a private conversation with the chair can prompt this. However, in reality, things can be more complicated, with directors exhibiting behaviours such as bullying, undermining decisions, or acting with conflicts of interest. 
Many bad directors remain in place due to board inaction or ignorance.
 
This course explores the rules and strategies for removing problematic directors under the ACNC, Corporations Act, and best governance practices. Through practical case studies, participants will learn actionable steps to handle such situations effectively. While focused on Australian law, the course offers insights applicable to other jurisdictions, as governance standards increasingly align globally.
 
We stand by our commitment to your satisfaction with a 100% money back guarantee from BoardPro—if you are not satisfied for any reason, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

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Your Course Tutor

Julie Garland Mclellan
COURSE TUTOR

Julie Garland McLellan

Julie has a portfolio of boards including chairing an ASX listed company and is respected for her practical experience. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and a prized reference for journalists. She has developed and delivered director education for the Governance Institute of Australia, The Australian Institute of Company Directors, and leading international institutions. Julie works with company directors and chairs to help them to build the success they desire in the boardroom.

Julie Garland McLellan

It’s rare to find a person who is able to listen and drill down thru an issue to its core principles as quickly and succinctly as Julie can. And there it is - an issue you’ve been grappling with broken into pieces and a strategy of logical, sensible steps outlined. An absolute wealth of experience and depth. Julie truly is the advisors’ advisor.

National Secretary - Road Freight Industry Association

What will I learn?

  • Enhanced Awareness of Board Performance:
    Develop a deep understanding of how a good board and director acts.

  • Understanding key legal concepts:
    Acquire the skills to source and apply the legal ‘rules’ that are most appropriate for your situation.

  • Practical Tools for Implementation:
    Develop the ability to create a course of action that is truly strategic and highly likely to succeed.

  • Strategic leadership Skills:
    Enhance your leadership skills by asking powerful questions and building board unity and commitment to action.

  • Real-Life Application:
    Apply the knowledge gained through real-life examples, including addressing examples of director removals (successful and otherwise) and understand your disclosure requirements.
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This has been a terrific workshop. I appreciate your deep knowledge, real examples, humour and skilled presentation.

CEO - Institute of Family Studies

Purchase your online training course

Available now at $597 NZD (2 course modules) 
(Plus GST - New Zealand Only)