One of the main problems plaguing modern governance is too much looking backward and not enough looking forward.

 

Another one is quality of information. If boards have to make decisions based on data, it stands to reason that they should get the most accurate and relevant information possible.

 

That’s what Dottie Schindlinger, co-author of Governance in the Digital Age, got to discuss with Susan Forrester, the chair and director of several listed companies, live in Sydney to celebrate the book.

 

“The only way we can make good decisions is by really good quality information,” Sue said. 

“How do I make sure I've got the most up to date, real time information that I need, but still remembering that my job as a board member is to govern, not to run the company?”