date 18 Dec 2023 read time 4 min to read What Kiwi businesses can learn from the Equifax data breach A warning against complacency as the threat of ransomware and phishing attacks remains sky high. Crisis management Cyber security Risk oversight
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 3 min to read Navigating the storm How boardroom leadership can build resilience in a climate crisis. Board management relationship Climate change Crisis management
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 5 min to read On a mission to save lives Water Safety NZ's Peter Kara MInstD on reducing preventable drownings. Board dynamics Crisis management
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 4 min to read What everyone misses when it comes to cyberattacks Stopping the bad guys is not a realistic option – focus on your security posture as the best way to mitigate the risk. Crisis management Cyber security Data
PODCAST date 05 Dec 2023 read time 18 min to listen Ep 6: Built heritage and High Risk Industries Murray Dickenson on his love of buildings and the arts and why governance is important to both. Board dynamics Board management relationship Chairing
date 06 Oct 2023 read time 2 min to read Seeking expert advice Before boards seek professional advice they need to know what advice they need. After they get it, they need to know what to do with it. Board evaluation Crisis management Decision making
date 06 Oct 2023 read time 4 min to read Together at the top The critical relationship between the chair and the CEO. Board management relationship CEOs Crisis management
OPINION date 05 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read IMHO: The power of PR and communications professionals at the board table Experienced communications practitioners can provide boards with a valuable strategic advantage. Crisis management Stakeholders
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 6 min to read Voice of reason Iwi-centric broadcaster Erana Reedy says a light switched on at an IoD course, but she has been enlightening audiences for years. Climate change Crisis management Te Ao Māori
date 05 May 2023 read time 4 min to read Relationship advice, 1,000-page board packs and CEO Barbie Governing the health sector, getting along with the CEO and a semi-convincing deepfake were on the bill for day two of IoD’s conference. Board dynamics Crisis management
date 12 Apr 2023 read time 3 min to read Why boards need to prioritise cybersecurity As Latitude Financial suffers New Zealand's biggest ever data breach, boards must remain vigilant in protecting personal information. Crisis management Cyber security Privacy
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 6 min to read Sparkling connection Spark New Zealand chair Justine Smyth CFInstD and CEO Jolie Hodson talk about their special relationship and how they tackle tough issues. Board management relationship CEOs Crisis management
date 15 Feb 2023 read time 5 min to read After the storm Guidance for directors after Cyclone Gabrielle. Board management relationship Crisis management
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 6 min to read Vision of health Co-governance structure brings a unique opportunity for transformational change. Crisis management Public sector
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 4 min to read Food for thought A Commerce Commission report and government moves to regulate the grocery sector gave the Foodstuffs North Island board plenty to chew over. Board committees Compliance Crisis management
date 29 Sep 2022 read time 10 min to read Cyber incident response executive checklist Includes checklists for boards and management. Crisis management Cyber security Risk oversight