type Boardroom article read time 19 min to read What makes a great chair Eight experienced New Zealand chairs (and IoD members) share their perspectives on the realities of leading a board.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Risk is not the enemy Strong risk culture starts with boards asking the right questions and modelling the right mindset – David Sutton MInstD.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Governing for collective impact – without centralising control A federated model helps NFPs collaborate while protecting identity, enabling alignment, and building trust.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read From gold to governance: Sophie Pascoe jumps in the deep end Paralympic legend Dame Sophie Pascoe DNZM reflects on identity, influence and why the boardroom might just be her next podium.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read The view from Australia Three experienced Australian governance leaders – David Gonski AG, Bob Garratt and Marina Go – share what really matters in the role.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read An eye on the Horizon Trust Horizon Chair David Glover CFInstD is helping the board think more deeply about its purpose, people and the future it is shaping.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Boiling the kettle, not the boardroom Managing the heat – how high-performing chairs navigate disputes and tensions.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read First among equals? Not if they are underperforming From Volkswagen to Uber, high-profile board failures show the cost of avoiding hard calls on chair performance.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read From ‘Felicity Fix-It’ to ‘Rulebook Reggie’ Two fictional chairs, and one very real set of insights, show what it takes to lead through startup volatility and corporate protocol.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Will it make the boat go faster? Effective chairs anchor boards in mission and purpose – lifting performance, guiding decisions and having the courage to call what counts.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Succession is a strategy, not an exit plan It isn’t just about who’s leaving – it’s about what the board is losing, and what it needs next.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Are you climate-capable? Climate change is one of the most significant risks boards will face, but also one of the greatest opportunities for leadership.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Voice, vision and the value of belonging New IoD President Trish Oakley CFInstD outlines her governance background and shares her thoughts on the future of the IoD.
type Boardroom article read time 12 min to read You never see the bullet that hits you In the second instalment of this three-part series, eight directors share where they are on their governance journey.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read From risk to resilience: Why nature must be a boardroom concern Boards that embed nature into strategy and risk are better placed to handle volatility and evolving regulations.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Trial, error and triumph: Ben Bell on governance the hard way At 25, Ben Bell MInstD became NZ’s youngest mayor – and was thrust into the realities of governance, leadership and hard lessons.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Serving where it matters: Vanisa Dhiru on why diversity and identity matter, too Vanisa Dhiru MNZM, MInstD shares how purpose shapes her governance – and why identity, inclusion and intersectionality matter.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Embedding insight: How health and safety practice lifts governance Boards need more than dashboards – they need dialogue, says Helen Sadgrove, New Zealand Managing Director of HSE Global.
type Article read time 4 min to read Act before attackers do Cybersecurity is the new frontline – building a resilient Aotearoa needs bold action from both government and governance.
type Boardroom article read time 19 min to read What makes a great chair Eight experienced New Zealand chairs (and IoD members) share their perspectives on the realities of leading a board.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Risk is not the enemy Strong risk culture starts with boards asking the right questions and modelling the right mindset – David Sutton MInstD.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Governing for collective impact – without centralising control A federated model helps NFPs collaborate while protecting identity, enabling alignment, and building trust.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read From gold to governance: Sophie Pascoe jumps in the deep end Paralympic legend Dame Sophie Pascoe DNZM reflects on identity, influence and why the boardroom might just be her next podium.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read The view from Australia Three experienced Australian governance leaders – David Gonski AG, Bob Garratt and Marina Go – share what really matters in the role.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read An eye on the Horizon Trust Horizon Chair David Glover CFInstD is helping the board think more deeply about its purpose, people and the future it is shaping.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Boiling the kettle, not the boardroom Managing the heat – how high-performing chairs navigate disputes and tensions.