Law. Communication. Development.

Mark’s working with mutuals and non-profits on strategic planning, director training with the AM Institute and legal advisory work.

Director Training - The Law and Mutuals
A one-day course to give mutual ADI directors a strategic and practical understanding of the law and regulation affecting mutuals. Part One covers Products and Services; Part Two looks at Prudential Regulation. Full and half day options with discounts for smaller credit unions. Email Mark to book.

Mutual Banking Code of Practice - Keeping it Simple
Training on the new Code for managers and staff. A workshop in Sydney 30 April or I can come to you. Email Mark to book.

Performance Scorecards - how do you measure performance? Explore the Balanced Business Scorecard to help you measure up.

Looking for a Salary Sensitive Organisation Chart?
Dr E.L. Kersten speaks the unspeakable truth.

(Working) Holiday in Cambodia

In Siem Reap, Cambodia, a tiny NGO called Journeys within our Communities is developing a microfinance program for people living in squatter villages and living on around $1 a day. Last year, with ABV, I visited to help with the project. To meet the people, see my flickr >snaps< and here’s my <report>

My wife and I visited New York last year and I did some pro bono work with Trickle Up - a grant program targeted at the poorest of the poor - reviewing their contracts and policies and the regulatory framework for village savings programs their business in 8 countries Trickle Up

If you have a chance, visit Kiva and help out an entrepreneur in the developing world. Kiva where you can do your microfinance bit by becoming a lender! For another spin in this space visit Microplace.