Board Matters

If you find yourself second-guessing at a board meeting, chances are you won’t be alone. Gavin Fernandez CMInstD explains why being comfortable enough to share your concerns with other board members will enrich discussion and, importantly, help to navigate risk. 

Listen to the episode to find out more. 

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When an approach isn’t working at the board table, everyone should feel entitled to speak up, according to director Bella Takiari-Brame CMInstD, who says this also needs to be done with respect. Listen to the episode to find out the difference between operating in an international environment versus a New Zealand one, and why leaving egos at the door and leading with aroha and respect makes for a better board.  

Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course. 

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What does it take to lay a foundation where people can ‘call out behaviour’ that doesn’t meet the needs of an organisation? While this might feel like dangerous territory, Eugene Berryman-Kamp CMInstD shares his experience of being called out in the boardroom, and why it has changed his approach as chair, leading to better performance from his board. 

Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course. 

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Knowing yourself is to also understand others. But operating as a group and having your views heard might be challenging when there are strong personalities at play in the boardroom. Find out why taking the time to listen will empower critical thinking at the board table, why accepting you’ve made a mistake allows you to start again, and why good listening feeds into an ability to ‘trust’. 

Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course. 

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In a culture of inclusion, people will feel safe to respectfully challenge the views of others, share their own views and enter into constructive debate, according to director Antony Vriens CFInstD. 

Find out more about why creating a safe space relies on the leadership dynamic across an entire organisation, and why risk is heightened when trust is not present. 

Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course. 

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What does it mean to create a safe space in the boardroom and how will this enable diverse perspectives to be shared, while making room for rigorous discussion and debate?  

In this season of Board Matters, podcast host Steven Moe MInstD speaks to directors from different industries to delve into what it means to carve out an environment in the boardroom that is equitable and without judgement – and why this is more important now than ever before. Listen to the trailer. 

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Natasha Cockerell CMInstD comes from a background in architecture and is involved in a variety of residential, commercial and educational projects with a passion for creating great spaces for learning. Her governance roles include Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at Beachlands School and the MoE Weathertightness Review Panel (WRP), Passive House NZ (PHINZ) Board, Chair of Prendos NZ Ltd / Respond Architects. 

In this episode, she shares the value of upskilling when it comes to board roles, and why architects don’t necessarily make the best directors. 

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What do construction and the Christchurch Arts Centre have in common? Both are a focus for Murray Dickinson CMInstD who is the Executive Director for Naylor Love Construction and Chair of The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. 

Murray has extensive experience across a wide range of industries which include construction, infrastructure, transport, retail, waste management and financial institutions, with expertise in financial management, risk management, strategic planning and sustainability.

In this episode, he shares how he brings his love of buildings and the arts together and why strong governance is essential for all Kiwi businesses and organisations. 

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David Glover CMInstD is an experienced director, chair and CEO with over 35 years’ experience working in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe. He is currently on eight boards including the new national board of the Institute of Directors, chair of Trust Horizon, DevAcademy Aotearoa, and Synapsys. 

A chartered director, and business advisor, he co-wrote ‘Don’t worry about the Robots’ a book on technology and the future of work. In this episode, he shares why his path to governance started with a desire to help start-ups. 

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