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Directors see NZ economy on the up

Boards are positioning their organisations to take advantage of an expected economic upturn.

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First Steps in Governance awards for Canterbury directors

Three Canterbury directors have an opportunity to increase their governance experience and skills.

Cultural diversity key for boards

Sanit Kumar CMInstD joined the Company Directors’ Course (CDC) and reflects on the immersive course for directors reporting to boards.

• Diversity
• Leadership

Staying true to our values

Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo says in continuing to do business with the US we need to be clear about our values.

• Human rights
• Leadership
• Supply chains

Back to the future

When anticipating the climate of the future, remember the lessons of Michael J Fox.

• Climate change

A useful last resort: pursuing directors personally for unpaid company debts

What if you are owed money and you believe a director is in breach of their duties?

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Governance news bites

A collection of governance-related news snapshots you might have missed in the past two weeks. 

Mike McRoberts: “Allow yourself to go there”

A pathway between Māori businesses and investors will help form authentic partnerships, according to Mike McRoberts. Find out more.

• Long-termism
• Te Ao Māori

Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

Supporter of innovative businesses, Maria King MInstD was thrilled to see startup governance in the IoD Advanced Directors' Course.

• Innovation

Maxine Simmons on finding fresh inspiration at the Advanced Directors’ Course

Experienced director Maxine Simmons found fresh insights at the Advanced Directors’ Course. Read how it re-energised her approach.

Breaches of AML/CFT laws results in serious consequences

AML settlements should prompt directors to consider whether their systems and processes are up to date or require review.

• Accountability
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IMHO: I don't care where, as long as I'm chair

Can a successful director translate their success to another board? Maybe.

• Board composition
• Board evaluation
• Chairing

Don’t wait for Wellington

Directors are urged to move more quickly than the Government on climate governance.

• Climate change

What I’m Reading – Debbie Ireland

What does it really mean to feel a sense of belonging and how can it boost performance and inclusion in business?

• Leadership
• Organisational culture
• What I'm Reading

Fee boost coming for Crown directors

State Owned Enterprises Minister Paul Goldsmith says a boost to Crown-entity directors’ fees will help the Government attract top talent.

• Director remuneration
• Public sector

Governance news bites

A collection of governance-related news snapshots that you might have missed in the past two weeks.

• ESG
• Liability

Are directors of founder-led companies being set up to fail?

It can be hard to rein in one dominant individual unless boundaries are set.

Challenging your assumptions

Assumptions are a core part of normal life that help us to act and react at pace – but they can also get in our way and stymie innovation.

• AI
• Climate change
• Strategic thinking

Substance over symbols needed in applying work H&S law to mental health

Mental health is a pressing organisational and occupational health concern for many businesses, but uncertainty and ambiguity abound. 

• Organisational culture

What I’m Reading – Kendall Langston

Reading is a way to sharpen the saw, according to Kendall Langston who shares a book this week about the art of negotiation.

• Leadership
• What I'm Reading