type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Afraid of the future? Scientific futurist Dr Catherine Ball says not many directors are educated in the ways of new and emerging technologies.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read How to survive and thrive in a shaky economy Businesses can rely on old- fashioned deal-making to weather stormy times, says experienced chair and director Mike O’Donnell.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Pulling their socks up A century-old business knows how to respond in a crisis thanks to resilience being part of its DNA.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Immigration improves labour markets Improved immigration policy could help relieve the pressure on a tight labour market and drive up productivity.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Constrained by covid Director and investor Catherine Savage says New Zealand’s productivity has dropped and may be further eroded by a loss of skilled people.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Te ao Māori aligns with global shift Incorporating the Māori worldview into boards and businesses needs to be authentic, people driven and begin with hearts and minds.
type Boardroom article read time 6 min to read Fountain of youth Expect to be challenged and expect change because young people have a different attitude to problem solving, and are long-term thinkers.
type Boardroom article 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”.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Seduced by startups Being a startup director is not for the faint-hearted, says Suse Reynolds, and building an experienced pool of talent will take time.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Shooting for the stars Being on a startup board presents specific challenges because the plane is being built as it’s rolling down the runway, says Anna Kominik.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Valued intelligence Tech startup founder Genna Elvin says the secret to success is having a clear focus on the target market and monetising that.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Why AI might become your next executive Imagine having an extra brain in your organisation and it just happens to be artificial intelligence, says Qrious’ Stephen Ponsford.
type Boardroom article read time 6 min to read Iwi-empowered governance A Ngāti Whakaue-led initiative, with history at its heart, is helping guide aspiring directors and giving them inner strength.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Why engineers bring value Logical thinking is a strength and with every project engineers become well versed with the Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Public defender Rodney Scott, a proud and passionate public servant, finds the perfect fit – not-for-profit boards and governance.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Taking a ground-up approach to sustainability Healthy buildings contribute to a healthy workforce, which studies have shown to increase productivity and staff retention.
type Boardroom article read time 6 min to read Voice of reason Iwi-centric broadcaster Erana Reedy says a light switched on at an IoD course, but she has been enlightening audiences for years.
type Boardroom article read time 2 min to read How to deal with insolvency Insolvency can have a number of implications for directors. Here is what you should – and shouldn’t – do.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Ensuring the AI dream does not become your biggest nightmare Directors need to be acutely aware of the potential risks and consequences of using artificial intelligence tools.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read Captive audience An alternative to commercial insurance, captives are effective tools in responding to risks and changing market conditions.
type Boardroom article read time 5 min to read Afraid of the future? Scientific futurist Dr Catherine Ball says not many directors are educated in the ways of new and emerging technologies.
type Boardroom article read time 3 min to read The ins and outs of ‘cyber-attacks as a service’ Hacking groups have professionalised. Knowing what is out there is the first and most effective step towards mitigation.
type Boardroom article read time 4 min to read Pulling their socks up A century-old business knows how to respond in a crisis thanks to resilience being part of its DNA.