date 02 May 2024 read time 4 min to read What I’m reading – Kevin Jenkins Disruption, the rise of social media and some governance horror stories feature in this week's must-read. Director duties Disruption Future of work
date 16 Jan 2024 read time 3 min to read The threat of persuasive AI In the not-so-distant future, generative AI could power new systems that can persuade on behalf of any person or entity. Ethics Future of work
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 3 min to read How aware are you? AI may have already infiltrated your organisation – the broad ramifications demand a level of digital literacy from all directors. Disruption Future of work Innovation
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 01 Dec 2023 read time 1 min to read Inside the Battle for OpenAI’s Soul The firing, and rehiring of OpenAI CEO, board member and founder Sam Altman exposed a division in the aspirations of the company. Future of work Governance failures
date 28 Nov 2023 read time 3 min to read Hybrid work: the best of both worlds? The one-size-fits-all traditional model of work is dead, forever changed by the pandemic. Future of work
date 22 Aug 2023 read time 4 min to read Board policies needed to address AI risks Directors need to continually grow their understanding of AI and its implications to ensure risks for their organisations are minimised. Data Disruption Future of work
OPINION date 25 Jul 2023 read time 5 min to read IMHO: Safety through tech How to harness emerging technologies in health, safety and wellbeing governance. Future of work Health and safety Innovation
date 03 Jul 2023 read time 3 min to read An economic model for the AI age As artificial intelligence reduces demand for labour and boosts productivity, governments and businesses are going to have to adjust. Disruption Future of work
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 5 min to read Afraid of the future? Scientific futurist Dr Catherine Ball says not many directors are educated in the ways of new and emerging technologies. Future of work
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 5 min to read Valued intelligence Tech startup founder Genna Elvin says the secret to success is having a clear focus on the target market and monetising that. Data Fast-growth entities Future of work
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 3 min to read Why AI might become your next executive Imagine having an extra brain in your organisation and it just happens to be artificial intelligence, says Qrious’ Stephen Ponsford. Future of work Productivity
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 6 min to read Iwi-empowered governance A Ngāti Whakaue-led initiative, with history at its heart, is helping guide aspiring directors and giving them inner strength. Future of work Te Ao Māori
OPINION date 27 Jun 2023 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Why boards need to embrace AI automation Kiwi companies that don’t embrace AI and automation may not exist in three years. Data Future of work Innovation
date 16 Jun 2023 read time 4 min to read Directors embrace AI opportunities A ‘pulse check’ of New Zealand company directors has found overwhelming optimism about AI technology. Ethics Future of work
OPINION date 02 May 2023 read time 3 min to read IMHO: A matter of trust What boards need to know about Responsible AI. Future of work
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 5 min to read Reinventing Queenstown Tech entrepreneur and growth company chair Roger Sharp says the ‘one-trick pony’ needs to hitch its wagon to another industry. Covid-19 Future of work
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 20 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read Drowning in email? Consider a paywall Boards looking to improve their organisations' productivity could consider the benefits of email paywalls. Bloomberg’s Parmy Olson reports Future of work
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 3 min to read Stop ‘fixing’ the women – fix the structure Gender-related barriers still exist in the workplace, with women who have children also facing a ‘mum penalty’. Diversity Ethics Future of work
OPINION date 27 Sep 2022 read time 5 min to read IMHO: Is burnout your blindspot? It may well be your organisation's greatest people risk. Future of work Health and safety Wellbeing
date 06 Sep 2022 read time 8 min to read The new people shaping our future Eight critical personas of our age. Explore what their needs mean for the organisations you govern. Future of work Long-termism
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 4 min to read Stressed out Cumulative stress is real. What can employers do about it? Covid-19 Director duties Future of work
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 6 min to read Moving to a new beat Has the pandemic changed expectations for the future of work in governance? Covid-19 Future of work
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 3 min to read Does an office still figure in your life? Hybrid working will suit some people and not others. Look at the lived experience rather than theory in fine-tuning policies. Covid-19 Future of work Productivity
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 12 min to read Trial and error Directors give their perspective on the future of work in NZ. Covid-19 Diversity Future of work
WEBCAST date 10 May 2022 Not-for-profit governance series: A new world NFPs of tomorrow will need to be solutions' focussed. Future of work Not for profits
OPINION date 31 Jan 2022 read time 4 min to read The battle for talent is now a (corporate) culture war Sustainably superior businesses almost certainly have motivated and high-performing teams. Future of work Organisational culture Talent
date 28 Jun 2021 read time 8 min to read The right way to worry After a year in which COVID-19 has suspended normal economic life around the world, humanity has acquired a new appreciation for risk. Covid-19 Future of work
date 26 Nov 2020 read time 3 min to read Realising the climate opportunity The transition to a low-carbon economy will create new revenue streams and provide avenues to reduce costs. Climate change Future of work
date 31 Jul 2020 read time 10 min to read Global resources for members Key recent reports and resources from member organisations that will also be of interest to board members in New Zealand. Cyber security ESG Future of work
date 04 Dec 2019 read time 4 min to read Submission on addressing temporary migrant worker exploitation IoD support the goal and objectives of the Temporary Migrant Exploitation Review being carried out by MBIE. Future of work