Guides and resources

Climate forum reader

This reader presents articles and resources selected to help directors thrive in a climate-changed future. 

• Climate change
• Leadership

Guides for Faith-based Boards

View our essential guides for faith-based boards.

• Not for profits

Governing AI

Resources to help boards understand and apply AI technology effectively.

• AI
• Cyber security
• Privacy

Health and Safety Governance: A Good Practice Guide

A guide to improving your organisation's health and safety.

• Compliance
• Resource

Director Download

Director Download is our fortnightly governance email update to members. We provide a list of back issues on this page.

Director insights: Starting the climate journey

Begin your climate governance journey with actionable insights from directors' experiences and innovative strategies.

• Climate change
• Resource
• Toolkit

Cybersecurity resources for boards

The reliance on online technology since 2020 has increased the risk of data privacy breaches, fraud and cyber attacks.

• Cyber security
• Privacy

Cyber risk: a practical guide 2023

Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a strategic one. This updated guide will help you lead on cybersecurity around the board table.

• Cyber security

Interests register and declaration of conflicts

IoD templates for directors to help manage conflict of interests.

• Conflict of interests
• Transparency

Mastering the art of managing conflict of interests

Recent cases show the pitfalls of disclosing and managing conflict of interests. Avoid unnecessary drama with IoD guidance for directors.

• Conflict of interests

Cyber incident response executive checklist

Includes checklists for boards and management. 

• Crisis management
• Cyber security
• Risk oversight

Hautū

Start your journey into te ao Māori with our new app.

• Te Ao Māori

Digital transformation quick guide

GNDI quick guide to help directors lead successful digital transformation.

Board appointment checklist

Self-assess your suitability for a board role.

• Board evaluation
• Due diligence

Conflicts of interest practice guide

This guide helps directors manage conflicts of interest in the boardroom and model good practice.

• Conflict of interests

Climate risk - key resources for boards

Boards must respond to climate-related issues to ensure the sustainability of their organisations.

• Climate change
• Reporting frameworks
• Risk oversight

D&O checklist

Assess the effectiveness of your D&O insurance cover.

• Insurance
• Liability

ABC of D&O insurance

Understand D&O policy structures.

• Insurance
• Liability

Chairing the board - video resource for community organisations

Video series designed to help leaders of community organisations step up to the role of chair. 

• Board dynamics
• Chairing
• Compliance

Forecasting the future board

Boards have a critical role in leading sustainable success for business and society – but they are under pressure.

• Board management relationship
• Purpose
• Stakeholders