Boardroom magazine - Autumn 2024

‘Where is our ambition?’

We need to empower businesses to reach for the stars, says David Downs CMInstD

Pruning for growth – how to optimise performance and productivity

Continuous and targeted pruning allows resource to be focused more sharply on key priorities.

Holistic approach is key to measuring productivity

The Productivity Commission’s demise does not mean we should abandon its work.

Bold business can power productivity

A new report says just one per cent growth would set the country on a more prosperous path.

Seismic shift in climate risk

The narrative around New Zealand risk for the reinsurance market has shifted from earthquakes, to earthquakes and extreme weather.

Age-old problem

By the end of this decade nearly a quarter of Kiwis will be 65 or over. Will the aged care sector be able to cope?

What is ‘best practice’?

Boards must learn at a rate faster than the rate of change – and strive for yet better and more effective best practice.

How to confront ‘your ordinary’

Many of us aspire to great things, says Mike Bennetts CMInstD, but there is a gate you need to go through.

Putting people first

People issues can be a significant blind spot for boards. Help is at hand with a new capability framework.

Building a better world

Scholarship Fund winner Sophie South MInstD is looking to expand her governance horizons.

Investing in succession

The MTF board is bringing on shareholder/owners in a programme to improve future governance and smooth succession.

Weaving academia with governance

A solid understanding of New Zealand’s constitution and legal framework serves Jacinta Ruru CMInstD well in the boardroom.

Focusing his energy on the community

Wharerimu Iraia MInstD leaves the high-flying world behind to drive local projects and serve Westland.

Crafting a tax system for the good of society

How do we create a system that encourages innovation and investment while balancing social responsibility?

Cybercrime and the board: An issue that affects everyone differently

From data breaches to deepfake scams, directors need to wake up to the threat landscape.

Navigating permacrisis and embracing uncertainty

Boards must cultivate specific characteristics and skills, and act as catalysts for change.

How data deluge disrupts decision-making – and what leaders can do

Rather than drive a positive impact, data may inadvertently hamper organisational growth and performance.

Problem solving – and the Mainzeal connection

Peter Menzies DistFInstD says he is proud of the construction company’s successes in its early years.

Enabling productivity: the board’s key roles

Two senior directors share their perspectives on productivity.

Prospering despite ‘poor’ productivity

New Zealand’s productivity is one of the worst among developed economies, but are we really that bad?