date 16 May 2024 read time 3 min to read Surbhi Luthra: “I found my inner voice” Scholarship fund recipient Surbhi Luthra sits on a health sector board and fell into governance but says it’s her way of giving back. Board composition Diversity Not for profits
OPINION date 09 May 2024 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Boards, don’t just wait for the axe to fall Many community organisation board members need to step up their strategic thinking – especially those reliant on government contracts. Not for profits Strategic thinking
date 24 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read More than good intentions Scholarship recipient and Chair of Pregnancy Help, Rachel Vicars MInstD, says finance course gave her confidence to ask questions. Director duties Financial reporting Not for profits
date 07 Mar 2024 read time 3 min to read Buffett’s annual letter should be required reading Warren Buffett is full of lessons on how to run a company and manage your investors. Shareholders Strategic thinking Succession Planning
date 05 Mar 2024 read time 5 min to read "Ghost hearts" can save lives Lab-grown “ghost hearts”, made from a pig heart and the patient’s own stem cells, can ease the transplant shortage. Innovation Strategic thinking Wellbeing
date 17 Nov 2023 read time 3 min to read Disruption – two can play at that game: Bremworth case study What links Kodak and carpet maker Bremworth? Disruption. Disruption Long-termism Purpose
date 21 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read What I’m reading – David Downs What I’m Reading looks at the business and governance books on your radar. Strategic thinking
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read Desert warrior Ultramarathon warrior Mark Cross pushes the limits to raise thousands for charity and university scholarships. Not for profits Strategic thinking
PODCAST date 30 Aug 2022 read time 16 min to listen Board Matters podcast: "The direction of travel" with Dr. Peter Stevens Dr. Peter Stevens CMInstD on forward-looking decison making on boards. Long-termism Strategic thinking
PODCAST date 18 Aug 2022 read time 17min to listen Board Matters podcast: "Fast forward" with Giselle McLachlan Giselle McLachlan CFInstD on future focused boards and the need to have good succession planning. Long-termism Strategic thinking
PODCAST date 09 Aug 2022 read time 15 min to listen Board Matters podcast Directors share their unique perspectives on governance in this new podcast series. ESG Long-termism Stakeholders
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 7 min to read Examining healthcare Associate Member, Tom Varghese, on what boards can learn from Canterbury DHB's implosion. Board composition Strategic thinking
date 07 Dec 2021 read time 5 min to read Using Design Thinking Governance in the boardroom Third article in a series looking at the role of design thinking in a governance setting. Design thinking or user-centric design is a lens… Innovation Strategic thinking
date 18 Nov 2021 read time 5 min to read Preparing for Design Thinking Governance Thinking beyond the board papers to prepare for your next board meeting. Board meetings Innovation Strategic thinking
date 05 Nov 2021 read time 5 min to read Design thinking governance First in a series of articles exploring Design Thinking Governance and introducing practical tools for directors. Board meetings Innovation Strategic thinking
OPINION date 05 Jul 2021 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Design thinking governance While design thinking has had a major impact at executive and operational levels, it ssems largely absent from the governance conversation. Innovation Strategic thinking
Fully booked General • 1 CPD Bean counting over beans time 8am—9am date 9 Jul 2024 location Blenheim