Governing for growth

Overview

In a volatile economic environment characterised by cost pressure, demand uncertainty, and rapid change, growth is harder to achieve and easy to get wrong.

This director deep dive explores how boards can govern growth with discipline while remaining ambitious, through an interactive discussion grounded in real-world experience.

1. Strategic clarity
   How clear is your strategic theory when playing to win?
2. Resource allocation and capital
   How do boards balance the need for more resource to deliver growth opportunities with available capital?
3. Risk and resilience
   Is risk appetite clear, and are assumptions sufficiently stress-tested?
4. Leadership and capability
   Do you have the leadership depth and to sustain growth?
5. Execution and governance cadence
   Is there sufficient visibility, rhythm, and a willingness to intervene early?

This session will challenge directors to reflect on their own boards, test assumptions, and share practical approaches to governing growth in uncertain conditions.

Directors' Deep Dive events are smaller interactive discussion-style sessions where you will be encouraged to ask questions and actively contribute your perspectives.  

Kendall Langston

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Kendall Langston is a founding Partner of Pivot & Pace Ltd, a leading leadership, strategy, and governance advisory firm operating across New Zealand and Australia. He works with boards, CEOs, and executive teams to strengthen governance effectiveness and drive disciplined strategy execution in complex, fast-moving environments.
 
Kendall brings over three decades of leadership experience, a career in the New Zealand Army, where he held senior command and leadership roles and was awarded the Efficiency Decoration (ED) and the operational service medal. His work spans governance, executive coaching, strategy facilitation, and leadership development across a diverse range of sectors. 

He currently holds multiple governance roles and is recognised for his practical, execution-focused approach to strategy and board effectiveness. Kendall is particularly interested in succession, board–management alignment, and building high-performing leadership teams. 

His work is underpinned by a strong belief in disciplined reflection, long-term thinking, and values-led leadership. 

 

Additional information

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

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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.

Contact

Kim Gerard
Canterbury Branch Executive

+64 21 243 6252
canterbury.branch@iod.org.nz

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