Due Diligence and Governance Considerations - 04, 11 & 18 October 2024 - Elective

Established Level Accreditation Program Elective:
Due Diligence and Governance Considerations

This elective is delivered over three (3) partial days:

• Friday 04 October 2024, 12:00PM - 3:00PM AEST
• Friday 11 October 2024, 12:00PM - 3:00PM AEDT
• Friday 18 October 2024, 12:00PM - 3:00PM AEDT

Participants are required to attend all (3) sessions.

Presenter: Mr Chris Thompson- BHlthSc, BBus (Accounting), CPA, GAICD

• For the past 5 years Chris was employed as the General Manager Business and Governance Services at the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA). As part of his role, he was responsible for the development, implementation and training around governance and integrity policy areas.
• Previously he was employed for 9 years as the Director-Research Operations and Finance at Deakin University and understand well the context of good governance and integrity and their growing importance in the management of research projects and programs. Chris saw many examples of where issues arose relating to governance and integrity matters in interactions with funding partners, administering research, PhD students and undertaking research. He also saw clearly where panels and steering committees could add enormous value to research projects and programs.
• Prior to Chris's time at Deakin University, he was employed as a CEO in the Health Industry and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors- Director’s Course.
• With over 15 years of experience as a senior executive and Certified Practicing Accountant, Chris has an excellent grounding in integrity and governance matters.

The author would like to acknowledge and thank Connie Killey, Director Research Finance at Deakin University for her review and input into the development of the body of knowledge.

Program Description:

This elective will explore good governance and due diligence considerations in research management. Maintaining the trust and confidence of the community, investors and the research organisation is crucial in the undertaken of research and in maintaining both the research organisation’s reputation and the individuals. Furthermore, establishing appropriate governance structures such as panels and steering committees can improve research outcomes by improved oversight, decision making and input. This module will cover off on the following topics:

1. Due diligence and good governance in research
2. The importance of a positive culture
3. Conflict of interest management
4. Fraud and Corruption
5. Foreign Interference
6. Gifts and Hospitality
7. Complaints Management
8. Risk Management
9. Due Diligence

Pre-requisites:

The elective has no formal pre-requisites. The elective is intended for:

• Mid-senior level research management staff interested in developing a deep, practical understanding of the topics;
• Those currently enrolled in the Established Level Accreditation Program; and
• ARMFs - ARMS Accredited Research Managers (Foundation) or ARMAs - Accredited Research Managers (Advanced) seeking to broaden their practical understanding of the topics.

Pre-reading:

Each elective has a list of suggested pre-reading materials that are emailed to participants prior to the commencement of the workshop. The pre-reading list will also serve as a future resource list for participants.

Assessment:

At the end of the workshop, participants will be invited to complete a non-compulsory assessment; due two (2) weeks following the end of the elective, 01 November 2024, or advised by the presenter.

This assessment is compulsory for participants currently participating in the ELAP, those who will be registering in the Established Level Accreditation Program (ELAP) within 12 months of completing this Elective or those seeking CPD.

Cost:

ARMS Members: $585 AUD per elective (GST inclusive) - Price will be discounted in the Shopping Cart.
Non-Members: $685 AUD per elective (GST inclusive)

CPD: Accredited members (ARMAs and ARMFs) will automatically accrue 8 CPD hours per elective. (Registered ELAP participants who successfully complete the assessment will receive 10 ELAP points.)

Zoom meeting link: To be provided in email sent prior to commencement of the elective.    

We strongly recommend you test your ability to connect to Zoom prior to the first session.

If you have any questions, please contact the ARMS Accreditation Program Administrator ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.

ARMS CANCELLATION POLICY

As per the Established Level Accreditation Program (ELAP) Terms and Conditions, Elective registrations are non-cancellable or refundable. You will however be allowed to transfer your enrolment for another scheduled session throughout your three-year enrolment OR transfer your registration to another eligible ARMS member. Any changes in enrolment circumstances must be made in writing to the ARMS Accreditation Program Administrator in the first instance, at least ten (10) working days prior to commencement of the Elective. Email to be sent to the ARMS Accreditation and Membership Engagement Coordinator: ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au.

ARMS reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule courses and events due to minimum numbers not being reached or for other unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of a cancellation, ARMS will aim to advise all participants in writing five (5) days prior to the scheduled event.

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If you have any questions, please contact the ARMS Accreditation Program Administrator  ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.