date 14 Jun 2024 read time 3 min to read Bridging the say-do gap Building resilient, responsible organisations starts with bridging the gap between what is said and what is done. Leadership Leadership Conference
date 14 May 2024 read time 1 min to read What I’m Reading – Tony Pervan What are the traits of the top CEOs in the world? Find out more, including why it’s important to push the envelope at the board table. Leadership
date 09 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read Geneva-bound director sings CDC praises Marc Rivers shares how he found the Institute of Directors Company Directors’ Course a valuable experience. Leadership
date 07 Mar 2024 read time 4 min to read What I'm reading - Glenda Hughes Directors need to activate their strategic muscle and work together effectively. Find out what book needs to be on your radar. Leadership
date 08 Feb 2024 read time 3 min to read What I’m reading – Franky Wang Franky Wang CMInstD has successfully merged his interests and expertise through his board roles, which span finance, sport and NFPs. Leadership
date 08 Feb 2024 read time 2 min to read When a director speaks publicly Directors’ opinions carry weight publicly. Clarity is crucial when distinguishing personal views from board representation. Leadership Social media
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 5 min to read Mixing politics and governance Strong governance provides community confidence. Diversity Leadership Public sector
date 14 Dec 2023 read time 4 min to read Summer reading With the summer holidays comes time to relax and reflect, rather than focussing on immediate concerns (other than what time to fire up the… Leadership
date 28 Nov 2023 read time 1 min to read What I’m reading - Steven Moe Steven Moe shares insights into a book that explores the importance of vulnerability. Leadership
date 16 Nov 2023 read time 5 min to read What I’m reading – Ziena Jalil Ziena Jalil shares the book on her radar – one that talks to a multilateral trading system and climate change. Leadership Purpose
PODCAST date 13 Nov 2023 read time 23 min to listen Ep3: Collective Decision Making and the Future of Whānau Marama Royal on iwi governance and achieving positive outcomes for whānau. Board composition Leadership Te Ao Māori
PODCAST date 23 Oct 2023 read time 2 min to read Season 2 of Board Matters podcast launches Directors share their unique perspectives on governance in this podcast series. Decision making Family business Governance failures
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read From working ‘for’ to working ‘with’ With 2 in 5 employees planning to leave their organisation, a working partnership that is authentic and transparent cannot be overstated. Leadership Talent
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read Empathy and the bottom line Far from being a soft or secondary skill, empathy lies at the heart of sustainable business practices. ESG Ethics Leadership
date 07 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Elizabeth Proust: women in leadership and boys clubs Elizabeth Proust AO says hard work isn’t enough for women to cut through the old boys' network. Board composition Board dynamics Leadership
date 07 Sep 2023 read time 5 min to read Is your governance structure fit for purpose? Two high profile governance reviews have hit the headlines this week from very different quarters – what can your boards learn from them? Board evaluation Leadership
date 26 Jul 2023 read time 2 min to read IoD chief executive appointed to global leadership role The Global Network of Directors Institutes (GNDI) has appointed Institute of Directors’ CEO Kirsten Patterson as their new Chair. Chairing Leadership
WEBCAST date 03 Jul 2023 read time 42 min to watch The changing dynamics of New Zealand’s media landscape - Shayne Currie Shayne Currie, NZ Herald/NZME Editor at Large, joined us as the guest speaker for the IoD’s 2023 National Annual General Meeting. Ethics Leadership
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 6 min to read Apple of their eye Rockit Global investor and board member James Beale says “it is people that make a business and it is people that make it resilient”. Leadership Organisational culture
date 27 Jun 2023 read time 4 min to read Embracing stakeholder capitalism: Governance outtakes Engaging with, and delivering for, key stakeholders, and understanding their needs, is crucial for long-term sustainability. Leadership Long-termism Stakeholders
date 03 Mar 2023 read time 1 min to read Chapter Zero NZ celebrates first anniversary and launch of Board Toolkit Chapter Zero NZ celebrates its first anniversary amid growing awareness of the climate challenge. Climate change Leadership
date 24 Feb 2023 read time 2 min to read Being creative with governance There is a shift in thinking about governance happening in the creative sector. Diversity Leadership
date 17 Feb 2023 read time 3 min to read The new CEO is younger and may even be a woman Is it time for a new kind of leader to tackle the challenges and expectations present today? CEOs Leadership
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read Art of accessibility Accessibility is about equity and ensuring everybody has equal access. Barriers are not just physical. Diversity Leadership
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 5 min to read Trans am I Cathy Parker brings a unique perspective to the boardroom – “I have seen the world from both sides of the gender lens.” Diversity Leadership
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read A powerful voice building pathways Fonoti Pati Umaga calls for open conversations in boardrooms – ‘it’s about building that honourable space between people’. Diversity Leadership
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 2 min to read From the operating table For Dr Liz Zhu, the world of governance and boards is a dramatic shift from working directly with patients. Board composition Diversity Leadership
date 17 Nov 2022 read time 3 min to read IoD submission on the parliamentary term The IoD supports a move to a four year parliamentary term. Leadership Public sector
WEBCAST date 19 Oct 2022 read time 45 mins to watch Unlocking the potential of not-for-profit governance in Aotearoa An interview with Jo Cribb, facilitated by Guy Beatson. Leadership Not for profits
date 04 Oct 2022 read time 2 min to read Breaking new ground Award-winning director Meleane Burgess has forged a governance career path that others may follow. Diversity Leadership
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 4 min to read It starts at the top Toitū Tahua chair Bridget Coates says clear board leadership is arguably the most important lever for change in the climate battle. Climate change Leadership Reporting frameworks
Presentation • 2 CPD Fireside chat with Brian Wood: Commonsense - how common is it in governance now? time 4pm—5:30pm date 29 Aug 2024 location Christchurch
Presentation • 2 CPD Paul Spoonley: The new demography of New Zealand time 5:30pm—7:30pm date 21 Oct 2024 location Christchurch