Governance Bites

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dr Peter Crow about boards in crisis situations. His questions include asking about critical leadership qualities, balancing the needs for quick decisions with thorough analysis, and prioritising issues. He also asks about the board's role in managing relationships, building organisational resilience, and post-crisis reviews. Dr Peter Crow has a PhD in corporate governance and strategy. Not only is he an experienced chair and director, he has also designed and delivered governance courses in New Zealand (for the Institute of Directors, and Governance New Zealand), and overseas, in countries including India, Kenya, Lithuania and Ireland. He has presented about governance on five continents, and he works with and advises boards around the world. #governance, #leadership, #corporategovernance, #boardcraft, #decisionmaking, #makingadifference, #ceo, #governancebites

Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to Angus Ogilvie about Chartered Secretaries. He outlines what a Chartered Secretary is, and what is involved in becoming one. I ask about the role of the Chartered Secretary, and who could benefit from having one. He outlines the benefits of a Chartered Secretary, and the various ways an entity could engage one (particularly if the entity does not have the resources to engage one full time). Angus also shares the advice he would give to a new director. Angus Ogilvie is Deputy President and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of New Zealand. He is also a Fellow of CPA Australia (a Certified Practising Accountant), a full member of the International Fiscal Association, a Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Chartered Management Accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). With his company, Generate Accounting, he and his team provide strategic planning, accounting services, and tax advice to directors of growth-oriented companies and for-purpose organisations.#governance, #leadership, #corporategovernance, #boardcraft, #decisionmaking, #makingadifference, #ceo, #governancebites, #boardroom , #cgi, #charteredgovernanceinstitute, #cginz

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Simona Turin about working as an executive in one company, while working as a director in others. They discuss advantages and challenges, and Simona shares how she manages the workload. She also shares the best advice she has received as a director. Simona Turin is Chief Executive Officer of AcademyEX, succeeding Frances Valintine. She is presently a director of Fidelity Life, and two tech startups. Simona has an extensive background in information technology. She has started her own companies, and has held senior and executive roles in companies such as Spark, Air New Zealand, and Xero. She has worked in New Zealand and the United States.#governance, #governancebites, #ceo, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #leadership

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about board workplans. He asks what they are, and what key elements they contain. He asks how far in advance they are created, who is involved in creating them, and how they are reviewed and adjusted through the year. He also asks what tools or platforms are used to manage and track them, and how to manage accountability and completion of workplan activities. Dauniika also talks about two major trends that directors should be following. Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd. She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director. Visit: https://boardadministrationservices.com/#governance, #governancebites, #director, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #boardsecretary, #boardworkplan, #workplan

Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to Angus Ogilvie about board charters. I ask what they are, and their purpose. Angus outlines their contents. I ask about how an entity can write a board charter, who writes it, and how it is implemented. We discuss how they influence board meetings, and how they are used in director induction. We also discuss reviews and breaches. Angus also shares some advice for all directors. Angus Ogilvie is Deputy President and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of New Zealand. He is also a Fellow of CPA Australia (a Certified Practising Accountant), a full member of the International Fiscal Association, a Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Chartered Management Accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). With his company, Generate Accounting, he and his team provide strategic planning, accounting services, and tax advice to directors of growth-oriented companies and for-purpose organisations.#governance, #leadership, #corporategovernance, #boardcraft, #decisionmaking, #makingadifference, #ceo, #governancebites, #boardroom , #cgi, #charteredgovernanceinstitute, #cginz, #boardcharter

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Shamubeel Eaqub about changing social demographics, and how they could impact a business. He asks how a strong board can prepare for these types of changes, and asks about the demographic trends that are likely to impact New Zealand businesses over the next few decades. They discuss the uncertainty of change, and how a board can manage this uncertainty. Mark asks what type of information the board expect from management to keep ahead of change. He also asks what advice he would give to a new director who wants to bring a contrarian view to the boardroom. Shamubeel Eaqub is an independent economist who is not afraid to take a contrarian view. He is a director of Positive Capital and Community Finance, and a former director of the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Simplicity and the Aotearoa Development Cooperative. Shamubeel has lectured at the University of Otago MBA, and has been a regular media commentator with MediaWorks and Fairfax Media. Shamubeel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Goldman Sachs JBWere, ANZ and Statistics NZ. #governance, #governancebites, #director, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #economist

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Glenys Talivai about women in governance. He asks about the key barriers and challenges, and how these manifest at different stages of a woman’s career. They discuss how diversity on boards enhances performance. Glenys shares thoughts on how boards can create a culture of inclusivity, and how men and women can advocate for gender diversity in governance.Glenys Talivai is CEO of Public Trust, a role she’s held since 2019. Earlier in her career, Glenys was General Manager of Customer Acquisition, Retention and Claims at Tower Insurance, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Medical Assurance Society, and spent almost 12 years at ANZ. #governance, #governancebites, #ceo, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #leadership

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dauniika Maclean about artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs, such as GPTs), in the boardroom. He asks about the risks of their use, and how to mitigate them. He asks about time saving. Mark also asks about board software, and how they are using AI. Dauniika Maclean is a professional company secretary, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, with her own business called Board Administration Services Ltd. She is company secretary for NZ Health Group, Unitec and Auckland Grammar School. She also has experience as a director. Visit: https://boardadministrationservices.com/#governance, #governancebites, #director, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #boardsecretary, #AI, #artificialintelligence

Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to Angus Ogilvie about the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) of New Zealand (https://cginz.org/). CGI was established in London in 1891, and in New Zealand in 1937. It is now in 80 countries. Angus introduces CGI, and outlines the benefits of membership. He talks about the annual CGI conference, and the biennial Women in Governance Awards. He also shares the best advice he has received as a director. Angus Ogilvie is Deputy President and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of New Zealand. He is also a Fellow of CPA Australia (a Certified Practising Accountant), a full member of the International Fiscal Association, a Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Chartered Management Accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). With his company, Generate Accounting, he and his team provide strategic planning, accounting services, and tax advice to directors of growth-oriented companies and for-purpose organisations.#governance, #leadership, #corporategovernance, #boardcraft, #decisionmaking, #makingadifference, #ceo, #governancebites, #boardroom , #cgi, #charteredgovernanceinstitute, #cginz

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Shamubeel Eaqub about directors and their knowledge of the political, social and economic environment. He asks why current knowledge of these factors is important, and about examples of when such knowledge has impacted board decisions. They discuss how directors should keep abreast of these factors, and how they can optimise their time keeping up to date. Mark also asks Shamubeel what advice he would give to a new director. Shamubeel Eaqub is an independent economist who is not afraid to take a contrarian view. He is a director of Positive Capital and Community Finance, and a former director of the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Simplicity and the Aotearoa Development Cooperative. Shamubeel has lectured at the University of Otago MBA, and has been a regular media commentator with MediaWorks and Fairfax Media. Shamubeel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Goldman Sachs JBWere, ANZ and Statistics NZ. #governance, #governancebites, #director, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #economist