PowerUp Masterclass: Setting up your Advisory Board - From Idea to Action

If you’ve outgrown informal advice but aren’t ready for a formal board, this session will help you take the next step with clarity.
Join us for this PowerUp Masterclass with Craig Hattle (Institute of Directors Taranaki Branch Chair). You’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of when an advisory board makes sense, and how to set one up so it actually works in practice.

Delivered in partnership with the Institute of Directors, the session is designed to help you move from idea to action with confidence.

Who’s it for?

• Business owners experiencing growth or increasing complexity
• Leaders starting to formalise how decisions are made
• Those considering bringing outside expertise into their business, but unsure what that looks like in practice

What will you gain?

You’ll walk away with clarity on whether an advisory board is the right next step for your business, and how to make it work.

By the end of the session, you will:

• Know whether an advisory board is the right fit for your business
• Understand how it differs from formal governance
• Learn how to set one up in a practical, effective way
• Hear real-world experiences from businesses at different stages
• See what a strong advisory board looks like in practice

Session agenda

12:30pm – 1:00pm
Networking with light catering

1:00pm – 1:20pm
When and how advisory boards work
Understand what an advisory board is, whether it’s the right next step for your business, and how to set one up so it actually works in practice.

1:20pm – 1:30pm
Advisory boards in practice – Catherine Keenan, Vivian Ph*rm*cy
Catherine shares how an advisory board works in a real business setting, what’s worked well, and the value it brings.

1:30pm – 1:40pm
From advisory board to formal governance – Graham Wells, Wells Group Ltd
Graham shares his experience transitioning from an advisory board to formal governance, and how governance needs evolve as a business grows.

1:40pm – 2:00pm
Q&A and practical next steps for your business

Why attend?

If you’re making bigger decisions in your business and want more confidence in the direction you’re taking, this session will give you a clear next step and a structure to support it.

You’ll leave with practical insight, stronger input, and greater confidence in your decision-making.

Event details
Date: Thursday 23 April
Time: 12.30pm –2.00pm
Venue: The Devon Hotel

Tickets: $25 per person

Spaces are limited to keep the session practical and interactive.

Buy your ticket now to take the next step in strengthening how you make decisions in your business.

About PowerUp Masterclasses

Proudly delivered to you by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, PowerUp Masterclasses support Taranaki business owners and leaders to build capability, strengthen their businesses, and respond to challenges and opportunities as they arise. Each session brings practical insights from experienced operators and industry experts, with a focus on real-world application.

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