Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
Board skills matrix 2016
Self-assessment guide and template
How to complete this self-assessment
Please refer to the Board Skills Matrix 2016 (page 4)for detail as to the skills encompassed by each heading, and for each listed skill in the self-assessment template:
1. Self-rate your level in that skill from 0–10using the following scale, and record this number in the “Rating (1–10)” column
Experience0 / No experience in, or understanding of, the skill.
1 / Low level of exposure to the skill and no direct experience.
2 / A basic understanding of the skill / low level of experience.
3 / A relevant qualification in the skill but a low level of experience.
4 / A relevant qualification in the skill and between 1–5 years of experience of the skill.
5 / Intermediate experience of the skill (5+ years).
6 / Intermediate experience of the skill (5+ years) and current and continuing practice of the skill.
7 / Intermediate experience of the skill (5+ years) and current and continuing practice of the skill, together with relevant qualifications.
8 / Extensive experience of the skill (10+ years).
9 / Extensive experience of the skill (10+ years) and current and continuing practice of the skill.
10 / Extensive experience of the skill (10+ years) and current and continuing practice of the skill, together with relevant qualifications.
2. Provide details of your experience and/or qualifications that has built that skill, and any current practice of that skill (if applicable) in the “Details” column
3. Ensure your name and the date of your completion of the template is recorded on page 2.
Self-assessment: May/June 2016
Please note:
- The essential Directorship Skills must be possessed by ALL Directors
- Each Director must possess at least five (5) of the Hort Innovation Specific Skills.
Name: / Date:
Essential Directorship Skills / Rating (1–10) / Details
1 / Governance & Compliance
2 / Finance & Risk
3 / Business Management & Administration
4 / Agricultural Experience
Hort Innovation Specific Skills / Rating (1–10) / Details
5 / Research & Development
6 / Innovation
7 / Marketing
8 / Communications
9 / Horticultural Production
10 / Market Access and International / Asian Markets
11 / Strategy
12 / Executive Management, Leadership & Culture
13 / Stakeholder Management
14 / Public Policy
Board Skills Matrix 2016
Essential Directorship Skills / These skills MUST be possessed by ALL Directors1 / Governance & Compliance / Experience in the application of corporate governance principles and/or in the context of a commercial enterprise, not-for-profit enterprise or other regulated entity
2 / Finance & Risk / The ability to:
- read and understand fundamental financial statements and essential quantitative information, including balance sheet, income & expenditure statements, and cash flow statements
- critically analyse the performance of investments and
- assess, and balance, risk and return.
3 / Business Management & Administration / Experience in an Executive role or senior management role (or equivalent) for a minimum of five (5) years.
4 / Agricultural Experience / Experience in an Australian agricultural enterprise as an owner, employee, consultant, or in the context of respected research or education pertaining to the agricultural sector.
Hort Innovation Specific Skills / A MINIMUM of 5 of these skills must be possessed by EACH Director
5 / Research & Development / Experience in, or a thorough understanding of, research and development and extension priorities and processes in the context of Research and Development Corporations (RDCs).
6 / Innovation / Experience in, or a thorough understanding of, the process of applied innovation including adoption and commercialisation of research & development outcomes, in the context of Research and Development Corporations (RDCs).
7 / Marketing / Experience in, or a thorough understanding of, marketing of FMCG.
8 / Communications / Experience in, or a thorough understanding of, communication with industry groups and/or consumers through a range of relevant communication channels.
9 / Horticultural Production / Experience at a senior level in an enterprise (sole trader, unincorporated association, body corporate, partnership or trust) involved in the production of an Australian horticultural commodity or commodities.
10 / Market Access and International / Asian Markets / Experience in or a thorough understanding of:
- domestic and/or export markets in the role of market participant, analyst or market regulator or
- the operation, and economic conditions governing the operation, of international and/or Asian trade markets.
11 / Strategy / Experience at a Board or Executive level in setting and reviewing, or materially participating in setting and reviewing, the strategic direction of an entity.
12 / Executive Management, Leadership & Culture / Experience in management and leadership of an enterprise (or a large team within an enterprise) where that enterprise adheres to and demonstrates a values-based culture.
13 / Stakeholder Management / Experience in being accountable to, and managing engagement with and the expectations of, external stakeholders of an enterprise – for example – shareholders, government, regulatory bodies or industry representative bodies.
14 / Public Policy / An understanding of Australian public policy and public policy making, and the process and drivers of governmental decision making.
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