(SHORT) The recent case of Qantas
(SHORT) The recent case of Qantas
I was chatting with a governance friend yesterday about the Qantas news - the record $90m fine for illegally outsourcing 1,820 jobs during Covid!We both agreed. This won't impact just... Read more...
(SHORT) The true role of the Board Chair
(SHORT) The true role of the Board Chair
I’m increasingly obsessed with the role of the Board Chair. One myth that seems to be quite pervasive, is this… THE BOARD CHAIR = THE BOSS. Read more...
(LONG) Likeability In The Boardroom
(LONG) Likeability In The Boardroom
This post is a study by a group of Harvard and Penn psychologists called “The Liking Gap In Groups”.Or, more specifically, it’s a major finding from the study – that... Read more...
(LONG) The Cost of Misaligned Incentives
(LONG) The Cost of Misaligned Incentives
For those of us dedicated to creating meaningful change, one of the most persistent issues in corporate (or organisational) governance today is the misalignment of incentives. We know that incentives... Read more...
(LONG) Governing in Turbulent Times
(LONG) Governing in Turbulent Times
In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammelled and when nothing prevents our being able to do what we like best, every pleasure is to be welcomed... Read more...
(LONG) The Yin & Yang of the Boardroom
Much of board education likes to zero in on technical knowledge—keeping up with regulatory updates, sharpening financial skills, risk management, and staying on top of industry trends.  These are crucial, no doubt. But they're only one part of the picture. The other, often overlooked part, is about human skills - the real heart of what makes a board effective. Before we dive in, let's appreciate the concept of "Yin and Yang" from ancient Chinese philosophy. Yin and Yang represent interconnected and complementary forces that create balance. This parallel I’m drawing... Read more...
(LONG) What Makes a Boardroom Superstar?
This blog relates to the one question I always get asked …(no, not the one about “should I do the [insert Institute of Directors name] qualification?”  When asked about the most crucial, overarching character trait of any highly effective board member, my answer is always the same.  But, before I share my observation, there have been many pretenders vying for the throne created by people like me and numerous surveys and polls. Some of these include emotional intelligence, governance knowledge, integrity, and humility.* These are all exceptional traits, but my answer is... Read more...
(LONG) Duty of Care. Are you forgetting someone?
In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammelled and when nothing prevents our being able to do what we like best, every pleasure is to be welcomed and every pain avoided.  Read more...
(LONG) The Kindness Edge
But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure? Read more...