New season of Board Matters 2025
In the new season of Board Matters, you’ll hear about the top issues facing directors in 2025 and the impacts they’ll have on decision-making.
The new season of Board Matters launched on 30 April.
Over five episodes, Steven Moe explores some of the top issues facing boards in 2025 – from return on capital and climate as a competitive edge, to the need to adapt rapidly to new technology and the pivotal role of a high-performing chair. He also unpacks the long- and short-term impacts for directors, and how these will shape decision-making at the board table.
Guests in the podcast series are all alumni of the Advanced Directors’ Course, sharing their insights and vision for the future of good governance.
Paul Reid features in episode one of Board Matters S4
In episode one, Paul Reid MInstD discusses the red flags in board meetings, why there isn’t one style or approach for a high-performing chair, his experience of being on the board of Pukeko Pictures, and what it means to govern in a creative industry.
He says one of the biggest lessons he’s learnt as a chair is adaptability.
“The one style, one approach, one governance model just doesn’t work, particularly when you're dealing internationally. So that really flows back into not only your adaptability, but your cognitive ability as well. That’s something I really focus on.”
Helen van Orton MInstD explores AI as a co-pilot and the need for a human lens, in episode two. She shares her tips to use AI effectively in preparation for board meetings and the parameters that need to be set to safeguard sensitive information.
In episode three, Kate Bromfield CMInstD delves into sustainability and climate, and why it’s possible for businesses to be sustainable while making a profit.
“There is some pain that has to be gone through to transition your business into that sustainable business model, and that is really hard for small to medium enterprises,” she says.
Mike Sang features in episode four of Board Matters S4
Mike Sang takes listeners into the ‘hive mind’ in episode four.
Rearing queen bees and the cyclical nature of honey production is a topic of conversation in episode four with Mike Sang CMInstD, who draws parallels with boards and productivity, attracting great talent and working towards a common goal.
“Bees work together for a common purpose. . . sort of one team, one hive type mentality, which is key to business today. And the more pressure businesses are under, the more change they're having to do to work together collectively and constructively, and in an engaged and useful way. It just becomes more and more important,” he says.
In the final episode, inspirational entrepreneur Ben Irving tells the backstory of working towards a greater vision that impacted the community as a high school student, governing technology, growing a business and making sense of risk.
“I've gone through these different learning opportunities and . . .collected a toolbox of what's worked, and what hasn't. It’s given me the confidence to have some more direct and courageous conversations around talking about possibilities, especially around risk and uncertainty.”
Season 4 of Board Matters launched Wednesday 30 April.
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