2024 IOP Program - D2 B1 (60 min panel)

D2 B1 (60 min panel)

Tracks

Track B | Ballroom 2 (recorded for In-person & digital)

Friday, October 25, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Stream B | Ballroom 2

Overview

Organisational Psychologists as Company Directors – insights and learnings from the boardroom (Rob Newman, Claire Swyny, Anna Dawson, Francie Doolan, Draga Jevtic, Jon Wilson)

Presenter

Robert Newman

Organisational Psychologist

Change Focus Group

Organisational Psychologists as Company Directors – insights and learnings from the boardroom

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Abstract

This panel discussion dives into the potential for organisational psychologists to become company directors, with a group of experienced organisational psychologist directors. We explore the unique mind set and skill set psychologists bring to the table, from understanding human behaviours within systems, and fostering positive cultures to navigating complex group dynamics and strategic decision-making.

Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities psychologists face in the boardroom, and uncover insights on:
• The director's perspective: What qualities and experiences do boards seek in potential directors?
• Bridging the gap: How can psychologists translate their expertise into boardroom success?
• Finding a seat at the table: Strategies for psychologists to increase their visibility and influence within organizations.

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Rob Newman MAPS FCOP from Change Focus Group, Brisbane. Rob is an organisational psychologist who has been working with executives and Boards for over 25 years. He designed and delivers the AICDs Boardroom Mastery Program, a 3 day simulation which focuses on director influence, boardroom dynamics and collective decision making.

Mrs Claire Swyny

Unit Manager : Engagement and Capability

Gold Fields

Organisational Psychologists as Company Directors – insights and learnings from the boardroom

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Claire Swyny is a Registered Psychologist with a Masters of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Claire has over 20 years’ experience working in a cross section of internal and consulting roles in organisational development, HR and behaviour change management, with a focus on the resources industry. She is passionate about organisational culture and inclusion and optimising business performance and employee engagement. Claire has been a Board Member of the Australian Inclusion Group (AIG) since 2022. AIG is an established group of companies focussed on providing social inclusion and community development services in Australia. Claire has also held the Chair role of a School Advisory Committee/Board, stepping down in 2023 after 6 years tenure.

Mr Jon Wilson

Director

3Pillars Asia Pacific

Organisational Psychologists as Company Directors – insights and learnings from the boardroom

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Jon is a Psychologist and Certified Management Consultant who has spent the last 20 years as a self-employed independent consultant working across a range of industries from his base in Perth. He is a founding Director of Management Consulting firms 3Pillars Asia Pacific and 3Pillars.Digital, and Chairs the Board of a privately owned industrial services company called Catmacs (www.catmacs.com). Jon has a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology from Curtin University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He works with medium and large organisations in the areas of strategic planning, operating model and organisational design, strategic workforce planning, culture development and organisational transitions.

Ms Anna Dawson

Deputy Chair/board Director

Wayahead

Organisational Psychologists as Company Directors – insights and learnings from the boardroom

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Anna Dawson is an Organisational Psychologist specialising in psychological health and safety in the workplace with NSW Police. She has been a Board Director and Deputy Chair for several years for Wayahead, a NFP mental health promotion association advocating for the voices of people with lived experience.

Mrs Francie Doolan

Board Director

Small Giants

Organisational Psychologists as Company Directors – insights and learnings from the boardroom

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Francie Doolan is an experienced Board Director, co-creator and co-facilitator of ‘Governing for Purpose’, a Board governance program, and student at Deakin University currently completing the Master of Psychology (Organisational) program. Francie has 24 years of experience reporting to Boards of ASX listed, not-for-profit and private organisations. Francie has 13 years of experience on Boards of not-for-profit and private organisations. Francie’s current governance roles include Governor WWF Australia, Board Director RIAA (Responsible Investment Association Australasia) and Board Chair Small Giants Academy. Francie is passionate about working with Boards to bring systems thinking and centre purpose and stakeholders in their decision-making.

Ms Draga Jevtic

Director of Clinical Service

VCPS - Psychology and Psychiatry

Organisational Psychologists as Company Directors – insights and learnings from the boardroom

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Draga is an Organisational and Counselling Psychologist who has worked in overseeing Mental Health and Wellbeing in organisations. She is currently the Director of Clinical Services at a large private practise overseeing their clinical governance and broadening the scope of the practise to utilise Organisational Psychology practises more actively with our third-party partnerships including EAP’s, worksafe, TAC, etc. Draga has been on several NFP and government boards over the past 20 years including health and Multicultural Affairs and she is currently on the Women’s Advisory Group for The Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia and Chair of mentoring programs for FashLab.