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One Book to Governance Them All
A revised Edition of the Best Insights on Effective Governance for Directors is out now, providing in lessons on all aspects of governance from establishing a Board, Reviewing Performance to what key issues should be top of mind inside the Boardroom.
Too many board members around for too long, says advisory firm.
Advisory firm Board Dynamics says demand for governance expertise has doubled over the past 12 months in the wake of the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tompkins Wake partners with Board Dynamics as governance expertise demand rises.
Tompkins Wake has taken a 50% interest in Board Dynamics as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes the demand for governance expertise up.
Tompkins Wake invests in leading governance consultancy.
Tompkins Wake has purchased a 50 per cent stake in Board Dynamics, enabling the duo to enhance its current offering to companies wanting professional expertise to protect their businesses during unprecedented times.
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Vodafone boss Jason Paris on why it’s important to only throw one ball at a time.
Leadership in extraordinary times is a series for Stuff in which Henri Eliot talks to key business leaders on how they are dealing with the impact of Covid-19.
Leadership in extraordinary times Q&A: Noel Leeming Group CEO Tim Edwards.
Leadership in extraordinary times is a series for Stuff where Henri Eliot talks to key business leaders on how they are dealing with the impact of Covid-19.
Climate Risk in the Boardroom.
Rob Campbell spoke recently at MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ annual Corporate Governance Symposium where a few experienced directors responded to the urgent challenge of climate risk. Rob’s presentation was a standout.
Behind the desk: Foodstuffs CEO Chris Quin on what it takes to be a great leader.
Second in our series is Chris Quin, chief executive of supermarket owner Foodstuffs North Island, the company behind New World, Pak 'n Save and Four Square outlets.
Behind the desk: The Warehouse chief executive officer Nick Grayston.
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a high-powered chief executive officer is like, or a chairman of a listed company, or a founder of a successful startup?
The role of AI and machine learning in the boardroom.
AI won’t just affect entry-level workers in the future, says Board Dynamics’ Henri Eliot. But boards can adapt to the AI revolution – if they’re willing to embrace the transformation.
Why is board composition important for the future of organisations?
In light of recent boardroom challenges, investors in New Zealand are starting to show more interest in board composition and ensuring the companies they invest in have the breadth and depth of board skills to enable adequate oversight of the business now and in the future, says Board Dynamics’ Henri Eliot.
How board oversight can impact company culture.
Board Dynamics and Better Boardroom CEO and founder Henri Eliot discusses the Managing Culture – a Good Practice Guide report and the impact of board oversight on company culture.
The impact of diversity on the global economy.
A more diverse company makes more money, explains Henri Eliot. But, that’s not the only reason a company should be diverse. According to professional services firm EY, the impact of women on the global economy over the next decade will be equivalent to that of China and India combined.
Should more directors think about fintech?
Financial technology, nowadays better known under the term ‘fintech’, describes a business that aims at providing financial services by making use of software and modern technology.
Cyber security and your board.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has released its first ASX 100 Cyber Health Check Report: Capturing the opportunities while managing the threats, which gauges how Australia’s largest publicly listed company boards view and manage their exposure to the rapidly evolving cyber world.
NZ Herald: Having an advisory board as a SME in New Zealand.
What is an advisory board? An advisory board is a select group of “independent” people who provide advice and support to the owners/ shareholders/directors of a business.
NZ Herald: Board member, we’re watching you!
Gone are the days of the rubber-stamp board meeting. Companies suffer greatly when independent board members don’t ask the tough questions, and don’t hold executives accountable for not just the profit margins but also the ethics of the company. An important lesson: a complacent board jeopardises a company’s future.