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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 6 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: Finance
date: 14/05/26

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The future of financial reporting is already here

Investors expect one clear story across financial and non-financial reporting.

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Reporting

type: Finance
date: 14/05/26

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The $80 million governance test

As markets fell during Covid-19, Rātā Foundation’s board had to decide whether the strategy had changed, or only the market had.

type: Director duties
date: 13/05/26

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The Star Casino case: when governance looks right but isn’t

An IoD webinar examining the Star case highlights how issues can develop and asks whether boards would see them in time to act.

type: Leadership
date: 12/05/26

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In the eye of the storm: how a CEO held the line

Karla Lee MInstD faced criticism she could not answer without breaching trust. Board support helped steady the chamber.

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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.