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Abstaining in the boardroom: myth or governance reality?

Saying “I abstain” rarely removes responsibility. Directors must dissent or step aside to avoid being treated as supporting a decision.
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Board talk: Off the Cuff

Our Board Talk: Off the Cuff podcast features candid conversations and useful tips and insights on a range of issues facing the governance community. Episode 7 out now!
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When the board isn’t divided, it’s entrenched

Rob Campbell CNZM, CFInstD offers a chair’s-eye view on navigating deep disagreement – and leading through it with integrity.
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type: Board practices
date: 09/07/26

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How do you govern a trillionaire?

Across the technology sector we have seen the emergence of founder-led organisations designed to preserve control long after public listing.

Accountability
Board-management relationship
Decision making

type: Leadership
date: 08/07/26

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The power of "Yes, and" thinking

A simple improvisation principle offers directors a practical way to strengthen challenge, collaboration and decision-making.

Board dynamics
Decision making

type: Director duties
date: 07/07/26

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High-friction customers: the hidden cost boards cannot ignore

Vexatious complaints, sovereign citizen-style claims and AI-assisted obstruction are creating real costs for some organisations.

Compliance

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 07/07/26

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What Māori governance says about good governance

Commercial success matters. Māori governance asks what that success is ultimately for, and who today's decisions should serve.

Decision making
Māori governance

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Boardroom confidential

Where directors speak frankly – sharing the moments, mistakes and lessons we don’t often hear about. Candid insights, in their own words. No spin. Just what they’ve learned behind closed doors.

In my humble opinion (IMHO)

A space for directors to offer a personal take on the ideas, issues and flashpoints shaping governance today. It’s opinion, not consensus – and that’s the point.

In the hot seat

From boardroom tensions to complex decisions under pressure, directors talk openly about what happened, how they navigated it, what they learned – and what they’d do differently next time.

My governance playlist

My Governance Playlist invites directors and emerging leaders to share the ideas that changed how they think, lead and serve – from books to podcasts to personal beliefs. Discover the media that sparked new thinking, deepened purpose and sharpened governance practice.