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# JNW Strategic Consulting

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- [JNW proudly support the McGrath Foundation](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-proudly-support-the-mcgrath-foundation/)
- [AI Data Governance Framework - You Need to Get it RIGHT](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/ai-data-governance-framework-you-need-to-get-it-right/) - Due to advancements in AI, robotics, and energy storage technologies, the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts a substantial shift in the global labor market by 2030. Projections indicate the creation of around 170 million new jobs, alongside an estimated displacement of 92 million roles, ultimately resulting in a net increase of
- [What Creates High Performance Teams](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/what-creates-high-performance-teams/) - Finals, Footy & High-Performing Teams Don’t you love this time of year? Finals are upon us. The spring heat, the smell of freshly cut grass, the buzz of helicopters overhead, and the expert commentary around the water cooler. It’s an exciting, nervous, fun time of year. It always makes me reflect: what truly makes a
- [Prepare for 2025’s Change Strategically](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/prepare-for-2025s-change-strategically/) - From all the commentary, it’s fair to say it is likely to be volatile. With numerous geopolitical conflicts and the commencement of a new Trump administration, supply chains and business models will no doubt be further disrupted and require refinement. Agile, customer focused businesses with a clear purpose and value differentiation will be the
- [Time to scan for Emerging Risks](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/time-to-scan-for-emerging-risks/) - Directors and officers have a duty to address reasonably forseeable risks. They need to be satisfied that their risk framework, risk appetite and management reporting are appropriate for the circumstances. So what's on the horizon that You need to consider? Data Privacy Act breaches - we know the impact that such breaches have had on
- [JNW Supports the Hawthorn Network](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-supports-the-hawthorn-network/) - JNW is excited to be part of the Hawthorn Network. Managing Director, Jeff Webb, is an independent member of the HFC Governance, Risk, Integrity and Compliance Board Sub-committee and is always happy to assist businesses increase their strategic awareness of risks through these challenging times. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeffreydwebb_member-spotlight-jnw-strategic-consulting-activity-7170999781446545408--BBv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
- [What’s on your 2024 de-risk-mas list?](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/whats-on-your-2024-de-risk-mas-list-2/) - Do you feel “doing business” is harder post COVID?While prosperous, since 2021 there has been a constant shift of pressures:Pandemic business disruptionSupply chain strainsCyber data hacksRising cost of delivery and interest ratesAttracting and retaining staffRegulatory changesEmergence of AI technologyGeopolitical and climate events During the year, JNW has been responding to Board and Executive’s requests to assist
- [Recession Risk - Are You Prepared?](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/recession-risk-are-you-prepared/) - Recession Risk - Are You Prepared? With rising interest rates, supply chain and workforce issues and elevated inflation, operating costs are quickly and steeply increasing. A recent paper by Goldman Sachs (see attached) suggests the current risk of recession is around 25%, but if the US enters recession, the odds rise above 50%. Do you
- [Adelaide Football Club Financial Controls HealthCheck](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/adelaide-football-club-financial-controls-healthcheck/) - It was a pleasure to conduct an independent review of select financial controls for the Adelaide Football Club (AFC). With cost pressures being driven by inflation, it is now more important than ever, to ensure you have strong controls over procurement, goods receipting, inventory management and accounts payable. If you need help determining whether your
- [Post COVID Controls HealthChecker](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/post-covid-controls-healthchecker-have-hybrid-working-models-increased-the-chances-of-fraud/) - While there has been plenty of attention in the media regarding whistleblowers and the cost of fraud to businesses, what has not been a focus is the value of establishing a strong whistleblower framework within risk programs and corporate governance structures.
- [Preparing for High Consequence, Low Probability Risk Events](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/preparing-for-high-consequence-low-probability-risk-events/) - In light of the one in one hundred year Pandemic, and the ongoing unprecedented events such as supply chain issues, increasing energy costs, rising interest rates and staffing shortages, it is time for meaningful discussion about those High Consequence Low Probability incidents that could impact the achievement of your business’s strategic objectives. Whilst successful in
- [Federal Budget 2022-23 Snapshot](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/federal-budget-2022-23-snapshot/) - For small business, the Federal Budget does encourage digital adoption. It provides short term relief at the petrol bowzer and addresses cost of living stresses. Will it balance the need to continue economic growth without placing pressure on inflation and interest rates. Or is it focused on winning an election. Its time to consider the
- [Regulatory Compliance - Are you comfortable?](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/regulatory-compliance-are-you-comfortable/) - With recent high-profile compliance risk failures making headlines, businesses having to pay record fines, board chairs and CEOs being forced to resign, and reputations being damaged, resulting in reduced trust from customers and the community, Boards and Management are now very conscience on ensuring strong oversight controls over legislative requirements. JNW is seeing clients evolve
- [Strategic Mentoring - Helping Businesses Survive and Evolve](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/strategic-mentoring-helping-businesses-survive-and-evolve/) - During COVID, I chose to become a mentor of the VCCI Business Recovery Resilience Mentoring Program. I wanted to assist struggling small businesses by offering strategic insights into how they could pivot and adjust to the significant risks and impediments place on them because of COVID lockdowns. I was also curious, having provided strategic and
- [Inspiring](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/inspiring/) - Thanks para-athletes for displaying courage, trailblazing, perspective and leadership.
- [Time for Inspired Strategic Leadership](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/time-for-inspired-strategic-leadership/) - Time for Inspired Strategic Leadership We are currently living through a really tough time. The pandemic is overwhelming. People are silently suffering, the isolation restricting livelihoods and the sadness felt from the health impacts. Unfortunately our trust in leaders has been eroded by political self-interest, non-transparent decisions, poor behaviour and inconsistent populist actions. Society is
- [Mindset - are you in control? Hear what Ash Barty's mindset coach Ben Crowe has to say...](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/mindset-are-you-in-control-hear-what-ash-bartys-mindset-coach-ben-crowe-has-to-say/) - No doubt all Aussies are proud of Ash Barty's and Dylan Alcott's Wimbledon achievements. As a strategic consultant, I am always curious to understand how great players/CEO's manage their mindset to control external distractions and the internal voice inside their head, at critical decision moments. For those willing to invest 50 minutes, attached is an
- [8 Trends That Will Define 2021 - And Beyond](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/8-trends-that-will-define-2021-and-beyond/) - COVID is continuing to change business models and the way products and services are delivered. McKinsey has identified the following as the key transformers of tomorrow.
- [JNW a Silver Sponsor of the Hawks in Business](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-a-silver-sponsor-of-the-hawks-in-business/) - Click here to read 0ur very first ad. JNW HFC_Ad 3-21
- [Whistleblower Programs Add Value](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/whistleblower-programs-add-value/) - While there has been plenty of attention in the media regarding whistleblowers and the cost of fraud to businesses, what has not been a focus is the value of establishing a strong whistleblower framework within risk programs and corporate governance structures.
- [Tool for Future Council Planning](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/tool-for-future-council-planning/) - Tool for Future Council Planning (452KB)
- [“BPR Conversations” first newsletter](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/bpr-conversations-first-newsletter/) - “BPR Conversations” first newsletter (479KB)
- [Strategic Conversations in Local Government](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/strategic-conversations-in-local-government/) - Strategic Conversations in Local Government (772KB)
- [Rate Capping Framework - are you prepared?](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/rate-capping-framework-are-you-prepared/) - Rate Capping Framework – are you prepared? (718KB)
- [You too can be ridiculously liked!](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/you-too-can-be-ridiculously-liked/) - How do you become ridiculously liked! – September 2016
- [Cyber Risk is Real - Will You Be Held to Ransom](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/cyber-risk-is-real-will-you-be-held-to-ransom/) - Cyber Risk – May 2017
- [Is Privacy and Data Security one of your key Risks?](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/is-privacy-and-data-security-one-of-your-key-risks/) - Privacy & Data Security – Feb 2018 (280KB)
- [Tips for preparing for a pandemic](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/tips-for-preparing-for-a-pandemic/) - Preparing for a Pandemic – Feb 2020 (363KB)
- [Are you ready for the post pandemic "New Normal"?](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/are-you-ready-for-the-post-pandemic-new-normal/) - Ready for the ‘New Normal’? – April 2020 (415KB)
- [Are you Prepared to Capture the Post Pandemic Growth?](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/are-you-prepared-to-capture-the-post-pandemic-growth/) - Happy New Year. JNW is positive about 2021. As Victoria’s economy recovers from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, now is the time to establish a strategic agenda to navigate out of the complexities of COVID and capitalise on the potential upside growth. To help, we thought we would share some of our learnings obtained
- [JNW Strategic Consulting’s Opportunity Tips for 2021](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-strategic-consultings-opportunity-tips-for-2021-2/) - Congratulations,You have survived a most unprecedented year. History will write that 2020 was a very challenging year for livelihoods, both personally and business wise. With Christmas coming up, it is apt to reflect and congratulate ourselves on getting through this significant event.Moving into 2021, it is important we take the learnings and move from resilience
- [Business Mentors can add significant value to your business!](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/business-mentors-can-add-significant-value-to-your-business/) - Mentors can add significant value to your business! I often like to read articles from Michael Yardney, a successful Property Investor who owns Metropole. Here is a quote from him about finding the right mentors... Let me know if it resignates with you! "Perspective is something that you can’t buy – but it’s something you
- [COVID Vaccine Rollout Risks - Don't Pop the Corks Just Yet](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/covid-vaccine-rollout-risks-dont-pop-the-corks-just-yet/) - https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-vaccine-plan-under-a-cloud-following-new-european-export-rules-20210127-p56x7b.html With the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines positively imminent, businesses still need to remain vigilant and nimble to respond to any timing set-backs. Presently it is envisaged that Australia's vaccination program will be complete by October, which is great news for a "return to normal". However, if you contemplate the global deployment risks
- [COVID-19: Risks to Combat](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/covid19-risks-to-combat/) - Are Your Controls Still Effectively Managing Your Risks Warren Buffett says “you only see who is swimming naked, when the tide goes out”. Today, business models are quickly changing, staff are working from home, service delivery is going online and the focus is on response and recovery from COVID-19. This is distracting attention away from
- [ASIC berate boards with APRA/CBA report](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/asic-berate-boards-with-apra-cba-report/) - Whilst the obligations for board members has not changed, the spotlight is being shone on practices that may have slipped down in agenda priority - oversight of risk, culture, roles and responsibilities and remuneration structures. To ensure a balanced response, JNW recommends that the Executive Team conduct a Self-Assessment HealthCheck against the APRA findings. Ideally
- [Water reforms - desal to be turned on](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/water-reforms-desal-to-be-turned-on/) - Based on an article published today in the Age by Marc Moncrief and Josh Gordon, it appears likely that Melbourne will access water from the desalination plant in Wonthaggi for the first time. The persistent drought conditions have led the state government to consider water reforms such as: allocation of 75 gigalitres in Lake Eildon belonging to Melbourne's
- [Tips for Completing a Rate Variation Application](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/tips-completing-rate-variation-application/) - Financial Areas of Focus Local council expert Jeff Webb from JNW Strategic Consulting, who assisted the Essential Service Commission (ESC) with the development of the rate capping framework and is assisting Frankston City Council develop a Service Planning Costing Methodology, recommends all applications needs to be clear on purpose and be financially congruent to both
- [Corporate Governance – How to save brand damage and have a happy new year](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/corporate-governance-save-brand-damage-happy-new-year/) - https://vimeo.com/247892473 As 2017 draws to a close, we reflect on what constitutes Good Corporate Governance and challenge everyone, as a resolution for 2018, to ask the hard questions on whether their organisation is doing the right thing! Please enjoy our insights into how to save brand damage. I have also added a little bit of
- [Have a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/merry-christmas-happy-safe-new-year/) - Being innovative, JNW is pleased to send you a Merry Christmas Video. I am sure you will enjoy it… especially the end. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year - Jeff Webb, Managing Director. https://vimeo.com/195250329
- [JNW Strategic Consulting’s 2020 Control Focus Tips](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-strategic-consultings-2020-control-focus-tips/) - 1. Governance – oversight of culture and conduct Many senior business people have had their reputations trashed by the Hayne Royal Commission for not "doing the right thing". Hayne provided many valuable insights and lessons for everyone responsible for the governance of organisations, including these simple business conduct rules: 1. Obey the law;2. Do not
- [JNW Strategic Consulting’s 2019 Risk Landscape](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-strategic-consultings-2019-risk-landscape/) - 1. Disruption through technology and new operating models Boards need to identify emerging operating models, technological trends and new start-up competitors. Companies like Uber have transformed long established industries. It’s time to strategically plan for disruption. 2. Economic slowdown (global instability/political uncertainty) 2019 is likely to bring significant financial insecurity. The RBA recently said “the
- [Rate Cap Legislation Now Law](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/rate-cap-legislation-now-law/) - As part of the Minister for Local Government’s Local Government Reform Agenda, one of the main planks of the package, rate capping, has just become law. The Local Government Act Amendment Bill was passed in the Legislative Council and will stop councils raising their rates above a cap, based on the Melbourne Consumer Price Index
- [Outcomes from the ESC Water Pricing Conference](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/outcomes-from-the-esc-water-pricing-conference/) - Over the past two days, the Essential Services Commission (ESC) has hosted a water pricing conference to invigorate discussion around the different models that could be used for pricing water. “Is a regulator in the best position to establish the desired return on assets, or should that be informed by the stakeholders? I enclose my

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- [Home 2](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/) - Business Management, Risk & Assurance Professionals “Personally delivered by experienced strategic risk practitioners who care, JNW enables Boards and Executive to transform risk into opportunity through strategic insights and assurance.” JNW's Value Proposition Post COVID Controls HealthCheck About Us Since 2013, JNW, a boutique professional services firm, has been supporting Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and
- [Legislative Compliance](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/legislative-compliance/) - Legislative Compliance Strengthening compliance oversight, reducing regulatory risk and protecting reputation What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives, business owners and regulators to strengthen legislative compliance frameworks, improve compliance monitoring and reduce the risk of regulatory breaches, penalties and reputational damage. Our reviews provide practical insight into how organisations identify, monitor and report on
- [Revenue, Procurement & Financial Controls](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/revenue-procurement-financial-controls/) - Revenue, Procurement & Financial Controls Protecting revenue, optimising procurement spend and strengthening financial management What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives and business owners to strengthen financial controls across revenue and expenditure – protecting against leakage, optimising procurement spend, reducing fraud risk, improving cost discipline and purchasing outcomes, and enabling confident, well-governed decisions.
- [Payroll & Award Compliance](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/payroll-award-compliance/) - Payroll & Award Compliance Strengthening payroll governance, reducing compliance risk and protecting organisational integrity What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives and business owners to strengthen payroll governance, improve Award and Enterprise Agreement compliance, and reduce the risk of employee underpayments, payroll errors and regulatory breaches. Our reviews provide practical insight into payroll frameworks,
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- [Supply Chain Governance](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/supply-chain-governance/) - Supply Chain Governance Strengthening oversight, resilience and performance across your supply chain What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives and business owners to strengthen governance over their supply chains—ensuring suppliers perform, risks are managed and critical goods and services are delivered reliably and in line with expectations. The Challenge Supply chains are increasingly
- [Project / Event Governance](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/project-event-governance/) - Project / Event Governance Strengthening oversight, reducing risk and delivering successful outcomes What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives and business owners to strengthen governance over projects, contracts and events – ensuring risks are managed, performance is monitored and outcomes are delivered on time, on budget and to expected quality. The Challenge Major
- [Business Continuity Planning](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/business-continuity-planning/) - Business Continuity Planning Building resilience, preparedness and confident response to disruption What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives and business owners to strengthen organisational resilience through structured business continuity planning that enables confident, well-coordinated responses to disruption – protecting critical services, reputation and value. The Challenge Disruptions are increasingly frequent, complex and unpredictable
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- [Strategic Planning](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/strategic-planning/) - Strategic Planning Clarifying direction, unlocking opportunity and enabling confident decisions. What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives and business owners to define clear strategic direction, strengthen decision-making by anticipating disruption and position their organisation for sustainable growth in a changing and uncertain environment. The Challenge Many organisations struggle to translate vision into practical,
- [Business Mentoring](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/business-mentoring/) - Business Mentoring Strengthening leadership, clarity and confident decision-making. What We Help You Achieve We support business owners and executives to strengthen leadership capability, improve decision-making and drive sustainable business growth through clear strategic direction. The Challenge Leaders of growing organisations often face increasing complexity, competing priorities and limited time to step back and assess performance,
- [Governance Reviews](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/governance-reviews/) - Governance Reviews Strengthening governance effectiveness, Board performance and strategic oversight What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, Committees, Councils and executives to strengthen governance effectiveness, improve oversight and enhance decision-making through independent governance reviews, Board performance assessments and practical governance improvement roadmaps. Our reviews provide structured insight into governance culture, Board and Committee performance, strategic
- [Risk Management](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/strategic-risk-management/) - Risk Management Strengthening forward-looking decisions, resilience and preparedness through practical risk management What We Help You Achieve We support Boards, executives and business owners to strengthen risk management capability through practical frameworks, clear risk appetite, meaningful reporting and structured oversight – helping identify the events that could impact success and enabling confident, forward-looking and well-governed
- [Independent Board and Audit & Risk Committee Capability](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/independent-board-and-audit-risk-committee-capability/) - Independent Board and Audit & Risk Committee Capability Providing independent capability to strengthen governance, risk oversight and strategic decision-making What We Help You Achieve We provide access to experienced, independent Board and Audit & Risk Committee capability to support organisations requiring additional governance, risk, assurance and strategic oversight capability.This service is particularly suited to organisations
- [Industries](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/) - Industries We Support Practical insight shaped by real industry experience Understanding your industry matters At JNW, we believe effective advice starts with understanding your environment.To provide practical, relevant and value-adding insight, we focus on industries where we have genuine experience reviewing governance, strategy, risk, controls, systems and operational processes. We partner with industries we understand,
- [Contact Us](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/contact/) - Trusted Advisors in Business Management, Risk & Assurance Strategic insight. Opportunities unlocked. Risks managed. Controls strengthened. Value realised. Let’s start the conversation Whether you are strengthening governance, managing risk, planning for growth or responding to operational challenges, JNW can provide practical, experienced support tailored to your organisation.Based in Melbourne and supported by a network of
- [Team Members](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-value-proposition/team-members/) - Team Members How Our Team Model Benefits Clients JNW delivers a senior-led consulting model that ensures clients receive hands-on advice from experienced practitioners who are accountable for outcomes from start to finish. We are supported by a network of experienced practitioners aligned to our professional standards and areas of deep specialisation.We work with carefully selected
- [JNW's Services](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/) - JNW’s Services Enable well-governed decisions through Strategy, Risk and Controls Assurance. JNW specialises in the following suite of professional services. Our proven methodologies draw on more than 30 years’ experience, grounded in Big 4 better-practice models and extensive industry insight: Business Management Business Mentoring Strategy Planning Financial Forecast Modelling Business Continuity Planning Project / Event
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- [Sales & Cash Controls](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnws-services/sales-cash-controls/) - Sales & Cash Controls Are your organisations stock and cash controls protecting you from fraud and theft? Stock misappropriation and cash losses are two of the most common forms of fraud or theft. Staff not ringing up sales on the register, end of day reconciliations not being performed, inappropriate processing of discounts / refunds /
- [Project Delivery Model](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/jnw-value-proposition/project-delivery-model/) - Project Delivery Model Senior-led, partnered delivery using proven methodologies to deliver practical, no-surprises outcomes and sustainable change. JNW’s project delivery model is designed to deliver confident, well-governed outcomes through senior-led, hands-on engagement and clear accountability. It is grounded in proven methodologies developed through more than 30 years of professional consulting experience and informed by leading
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- [Local Government](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/local-government/) - Local Government JNW has deep experience in local government. Jeff has been involved in the Local Government industry for over 10 years. Having led the Deloitte Local Council patch for six years, JNW continues to support the sector, as it manages the rate capping environment. From internal audit, risk management services, procurement diagnostics, contract management practices,
- [Water & Energy](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/water-energy/) - Water & Energy Utilities continue to strive for more efficient operations, better asset management programs, sustainability, regulatory compliance and implementing appropriate pricing strategies and billing systems. Considerable debate is currently occurring regarding the water and energy markets. This sector is facing numerous challenges: increasing demand for renewable energy sources, a growing need to invest in
- [Sports & Entertainment](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/sports-entertainment/) - Sports & Entertainment Resilience to Growth – how to navigate the risks The Sports and Entertainment industry is a key focus and passion for JNW. We understand the risks, performance pressures, need to actively manage stakeholder’s high expectations and the need to deliver consistent, high quality events and services. With the pandemic hitting, most sports and
- [Digital & Financial Services](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/financial-services/) - Digital & Financial Services Is financial growth tied to regulatory compliance? Over the past years the finance sector has been subjected to significant regulatory scrutiny. From APRA’s investigations into CBA and NAB, to the Hayne Royal Banking Commission into banking misconduct. The spotlight has been on governance, culture and accountability frameworks and practices. Non-compliance with
- [Member Based NFP](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/member-service-capabilities/) - Member Based NFP Are your members satisfied? Member based organisations are being challenged to provide more personal, tailored experiences to cost conscious members. They are demanding value and have increasing expectations.The key is good governance.High quality organisations are well structured, continually improving and developing their range of members services and increasing communications via member portals
- [Agriculture & Manufacturing](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/manufacturing-capabilities/) - Agriculture & Manufacturing Post COVID, how are you going to take advantage of local opportunities? Supply chains have been stressed tested during the pandemic. It appears the impact is a call for more manufacturing to occur onshore.However, the quickening pace of technological advances presents significant challenges to manufacturers. Materials, labour, emerging markets, new competitors and
- [Latest News](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/latest-news/) - Latest News What Creates High Performance Teams Finals, Footy & High-Performing Teams Don’t you love this time of year? Finals are upon us. The spring heat, the smell of freshly cut grass, the buzz of helicopters overhead, and the expert commentary around the water cooler. It’s an Read More September 5, 2025 AI Data Governance
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- [Home - Backup](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/home-backup/) - Business Management, Risk & Assurance Professionals “Personally delivered by experienced strategic risk practitioners who care, JNW enables Boards and Executive to transform risk into opportunity through strategic insights and assurance.” JNW's Value Proposition Post COVID Controls HealthCheck About Us Since 2013, JNW, a boutique professional services firm, has been supporting Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and
- [Newsletters](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/newsletters/) - Newsletters Prepare for 2025’s Change Strategically December 1, 2024 Are you Prepared to Capture the Post Pandemic Growth? December 1, 2024 Are you ready for the post pandemic “New Normal”? April 27, 2020 Tips for preparing for a pandemic March 3, 2020 Is Privacy and Data Security one of your key Risks? February 28, 2018
- [Regulators and Statutory Bodies](https://jnwconsulting.foxandlee.cloud/industries/regulators-and-statutory-bodies/) - Regulators and Statutory Bodies Intro Intro here????? Specific examples of our assistance to ... include

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