date 16 May 2024 read time 3 min to read Surbhi Luthra: “I found my inner voice” Scholarship fund recipient Surbhi Luthra sits on a health sector board and fell into governance but says it’s her way of giving back. Board composition Diversity Not for profits
date 24 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read The Economic Power of Gender Equality Research shows that diversity and equal roles for women delivers better results for people, for the planet and for profits. Climate change Diversity
date 21 Mar 2024 read time 2 min to read Diversity and the arc of influence Boards need to more closely reflect the makeup of Aotearoa, Pasifika event hears. Board composition Diversity
date 07 Mar 2024 read time 3 min to read Match Made - Mentoring for Diversity The role of diversity has been pivotal to discussions in and out of the boardroom. Diversity
date 19 Feb 2024 read time 4 min to read Elections - getting the right people on board Election outcomes dominate the media, but not so for the many companies and not-for-profit organisations that have elections each year. AGM Board composition Diversity
date 13 Feb 2024 read time 3 min to read Embrace diversity because the ‘tipping point’ is close Demographer Paul Spoonley says a great transformation is under way in New Zealand. Diversity Talent
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 21 min to read The top five issues for directors in 2024 In a world in continual crisis, directors need to take their game to a whole new level. Climate change Diversity Leadership
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 4 min to read Investing in his future Who will the decision-makers be in 20 years’ time? Diversity Future of work
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 5 min to read Mixing politics and governance Strong governance provides community confidence. Diversity Leadership Public sector
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read The power of story-telling Values are storytelling because they are telling the story of what an organisation is about. Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Building capability for disabled people Lived experience on the board enables My Life My Voice to address everyday obstacles. Diversity Te Ao Māori
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Practice what you preach Boards should consider recruiting memberswith different impairments and experiences that can help inform an effective strategy. Diversity Purpose
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 5 min to read Credibility gap With only 100 businesses voluntarily reporting pay gaps, the onus is on directors to be asking questions as part of best practice governance Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read I’m not special An ability to listen and observe helps experienced chair and business leader Paul Reid understand where people are coming from. Board composition Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Fighting to be heard ADHD NZ chair Darrin Bull on how lived experience on the board holds true to its purpose. Board composition Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 5 min to read Getting in the game A purpose-built programme is empowering women to take governance roles in rugby across Oceania. Board composition Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 6 min to read Champion of the community An enabler, Ranjna Patel chooses organisations where she can make a difference and her voice can be heard. Diversity ESG
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 6 min to read Formula for success Actuary Jonathan Eriksen says relationship-building has served him well, along with recognising patterns. Board dynamics Compliance Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read People and purpose Boards need to be clued into paradigm shifts and thinking about different ways success is measured. Diversity ESG
date 21 Aug 2023 read time 1 min to read Growing Pacific Peoples in Governance Free workshops aim to understand the gaps in governance and support the growing need for Pacific voices on boards. Board composition Diversity
date 11 Aug 2023 read time 1 min to read Increasing transparency around the gender pay gap a good thing A welcome announcement that the government plans to require companies to report on their gender pay gaps. Annual reporting Diversity Transparency
date 27 Jul 2023 read time 3 min to read GNDI Survey Report reveals long-term focus critical for success A survey by the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) reveals long-term strategy is now critical. Director duties Diversity
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 5 min to read Te ao Māori aligns with global shift Incorporating the Māori worldview into boards and businesses needs to be authentic, people driven and begin with hearts and minds. Diversity Te Ao Māori
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 6 min to read Fountain of youth Expect to be challenged and expect change because young people have a different attitude to problem solving, and are long-term thinkers. Board composition Diversity
date 16 Jun 2023 read time 1 min to read Initiative supports women in governance A new network for female IoD members will provide more opportunities to hear from, and share with, other women in governance. Diversity
date 09 Jun 2023 read time 30 mins to read Governance Update – May 2023 Our May 2023 Governance Update summarises domestic and international changes in the governance landscape over the preceding year. Climate change Diversity ESG
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read Are directors getting younger? US data shows the average age of directors has fallen since the start of the pandemic. What’s happening in New Zealand? Board composition Diversity
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read No secret formula to workplace wellbeing Pandemic helps focus spotlight on wellbeing and the impact Covid-19 had on people’s lives. Covid-19 Diversity Future of work
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read The value of lived experience in leadership Once-locked doors are opening thanks to shift in social attitudes towards wellbeing and mental health. Diversity Health and safety Wellbeing
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 4 min to read Value of mentorship and succession planning Business powerhouse Joan Withers says taking on a ‘future director’ brings immediate capability enhancement. Chairing Diversity
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 6 min to read Troubled waters Engineering fellow Dr Sina Cotter Tait says understanding co-governance is a learning journey for a lot of boards. Climate change Diversity Te Ao Māori
date 22 Mar 2023 read time 4 min to read Three actions to support effective decision-making for your board Governance boards can bring increased cognitive diversity and higher quality decisions to complex problems involving the "unknown unknowns". Diversity Social media
Panel Discussion • 2 CPD Māori governance hui: What is Māori governance? time 4pm—7pm date 23 May 2024 location Christchurch