Culture and behaviour

IMHO: Why individual board members shouldn't direct management

Understanding boundaries is important for developing a good relationship between board and management.

What it’s really like as a non-executive director

Three things to consider before becoming a non-executive director.

• Leadership
• Liability

Directors see NZ economy on the up

Boards are positioning their organisations to take advantage of an expected economic upturn.

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Mike McRoberts: “Allow yourself to go there”

A pathway between Māori businesses and investors will help form authentic partnerships, according to Mike McRoberts. Find out more.

• Long-termism
• Te Ao Māori

What I’m Reading – Debbie Ireland

What does it really mean to feel a sense of belonging and how can it boost performance and inclusion in business?

• Leadership
• Organisational culture
• What I'm Reading

Are directors of founder-led companies being set up to fail?

It can be hard to rein in one dominant individual unless boundaries are set.

Challenging your assumptions

Assumptions are a core part of normal life that help us to act and react at pace – but they can also get in our way and stymie innovation.

• AI
• Climate change
• Strategic thinking

Courage and speaking up in board meetings

A culture of asking questions in board meetings, respectfully, is essential for effective governance.