Getting Board Ready workshop

Workshop

Limited spaces available

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Speaker(s): Michelle Pearson
Date: 12:00pm — 2:00pm, 30 October 2026
Venue: The George
Location: 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch Central City
Price: $40.00 incl GST

Overview

This interactive session will help you strengthen two important foundations of your governance journey: your governance CV and your governance value proposition, a concise introduction that clearly communicates the skills, experience, and perspective you bring to the board table.

We will explore what distinguishes a governance CV from an executive CV, provide practical guidance on positioning yourself for board opportunities, and share tips on how to maximise opportunities through the Institute of Directors' Board Appointment Service.

If you already have a governance CV, please bring it with you so you can review and discuss it with your peers. If you have not yet developed one, that is absolutely fine - the workshop will provide you with the tools and guidance to get started.

Before the session, take a moment to consider what makes you stand out as a potential director and the value you could bring to a board. A little preparation will help you get the most from the workshop.

A light lunch will be provided.

If this event is fully booked on the website, please contact Canterbury.Branch@iod.org.nz to be placed on the waiting list.

Michelle Pearson

Board Appointments Manager, IoD Governance Services team

Michelle oversees end-to-end director search and recruitment, Director Vacancies, Director CV reviews and facilitated workshops. With more than 20 years’ experience in executive search and talent acquisition, she brings deep expertise in board recruitment across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Michelle has partnered with NZX-listed companies, Crown entities, local government, and community organisations to deliver strategic appointments that strengthen governance capability and diversity.

Known for her discretion, strategic insight, and commercial acumen, she has supported major national initiatives including Three Waters Reform, the National Transition Unit within the Department of Internal Affairs, the Department of Corrections’ electronic monitoring programme, and Waka Kotahi’s organisational transformation.

Clients value Michelle’s collaborative, relationship-led approach and her ability to cut through the noise to identify exceptional talent. She has an innate instinct for recognising the “gold” often identifying candidates who may appear left field, but whose capability, perspective, and values align precisely with a board’s strategic direction, resulting in appointments that deliver meaningful and lasting governance impact.

Additional information

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Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.

Accessibility and companion tickets

If you have a disability or accessibility requirement, we can provide a complimentary ticket for a support person to attend with you. Please register as usual through the IoD website, then email the Canterbury Branch team at canterbury.branch@iod.org.nz to arrange your companion’s complimentary registration.

Branch event cancellation policy

Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event. See our standard terms and conditions for more information.