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Chief Executives Under Stress

The survival instincts of many chief executives have sustained them as they have battled to keep their organisations functioning and viable in the 15 months…

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The Seven Principles of good governance …that drive good practice 

A great board starts with the right people around the table, able to work as an effective team.

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Key considerations in board meeting frequency

We are often asked how frequently a board should meet. Our typical answer is, ‘It depends!’

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Is it time for a fresh look at your board meetings?

As a new annual cycle of board meetings begins, how many board members can say with confidence that the conduct of their meetings has noticeably

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Why it’s time to dispense with the idea of ‘merit’ in selecting new board members

This title chosen by Matt Fullbrook for a recent podcast (‘Why good governance is woke and that’s good news for everyone’) was, he said, deliberately

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ISO 37000 – the first international standard for governance

Released in 2021, the ISO standard largely passed us by—perhaps because of the hefty price tag to purchase it. The standard was developed by ‘experts

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Book Review: The Little Book of Boards

Aotearoa New Zealand has around 28,000 charities and another 24,000 incorporated societies. Many fit into the small or very small category consistent with this book’s

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Are ‘board-only’ sessions acceptable and worthwhile?

The issue of ‘board-only’ sessions has been a recent topic of discussion for us. They are increasingly common and widely accepted as ‘best practice’ internationally.

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Review of rugby governance

BoardWorks is pleased to have assisted with this major governance review of the New Zealand Rugby Union.

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Is that Difficult Board Member ‘Destructive’ or just ‘Disruptive’?

We occasionally meet boards greatly distracted by the troublesome behaviour of one member. For some reason, something is going on with that director that is

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What is wrong with a typical risk register?

Many boards are little more than passive recipients of a risk register. It is as if the mere appearance in the board meeting pack of