date 09 May 2024 read time 3 min to read Putting privacy on the boardroom table Ignorance is not a legal defence under the Privacy Act, so make sure you understand your obligations. Privacy
date 08 May 2024 read time 3 min to read A board’s worst nightmare, and the ramifications All school boards urged to examine safety policy after Whangārei Boys' High School board charged over student death on caving trip. Health and safety
date 03 May 2024 read time 2 min to read GNDI board performance evaluation guidelines The GNDI Board Performance Evaluation Guidelines provide global insights that boards can use when approaching their next board evaluation. Board evaluation
date 02 May 2024 read time 2 min to read Evolving letters with a “sting” in the tail BlackRock’s Chair and CEO Larry Fink’s letters to investors have evolved since 2012, resulting in challenges from activists and Texas.
date 02 May 2024 read time 1 min to read AI resources for boards As the role of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand within organisations, boards play a key role in shaping its integration. AI Innovation
date 02 May 2024 read time 4 min to read What I’m reading – Kevin Jenkins Disruption, the rise of social media and some governance horror stories feature in this week's must-read. Director duties Disruption Future of work
date 24 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read More than good intentions Scholarship recipient and Chair of Pregnancy Help, Rachel Vicars MInstD, says finance course gave her confidence to ask questions. Director duties Financial reporting Not for profits
date 24 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read The Economic Power of Gender Equality Research shows that diversity and equal roles for women delivers better results for people, for the planet and for profits. Climate change Diversity
date 19 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read Governance wisdom from Australia Australia’s governance challenges differ from ours and their context is changing. A recent visit provided some new insights.
date 19 Apr 2024 read time 4 min to read What I’m reading – Hetty Van Hale This week Hetty Van Hale MInstD shares what she describes as a frightening and compelling book about machine intelligence.
date 19 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read Changing climate – changing targets New Zealand’s climate change targets are under review and the Climate Change Commission is seeking feedback on more ambitious targets and… Climate change
date 16 Apr 2024 read time 1 min to read Insights from Māori directors Is progress being made on fair remuneration for directors in the Māori economy?
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 5 min to read Prospering despite ‘poor’ productivity New Zealand’s productivity is one of the worst among developed economies, but are we really that bad?
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 4 min to read Enabling productivity: the board’s key roles Two senior directors share their perspectives on productivity.
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 4 min to read ‘Where is our ambition?’ We need to empower businesses to reach for the stars, says David Downs CMInstD
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read Fresh thinking needed in the face of global megatrends Regulatory stability and a common purpose are good for business and good for society.
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read Moving with the times Dairy farmers are embracing technology to increase productivity and improve sustainability.
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read The hot potato – getting the price right Horticulture New Zealand has a goal to double exports, but it also has a responsibility to feed the country.
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read Labour market dynamics – is it time to exhale? There is no time to rest with boards needing to be smarter in analysing trends.
date 11 Apr 2024 read time 6 min to read Pruning for growth – how to optimise performance and productivity Continuous and targeted pruning allows resource to be focused more sharply on key priorities.