Board & Director Performance

With more SMEs and NFPs under financial stress, directors must be alert to the signs of insolvency.As economic activity ramps up following COVID-19, directors of many organisations are fac

The AICD, along with professional accounting bodies, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and CPA Australia, have jointly written a new guide covering the unique p

Now is a good time for boards to review their risk management strategies, say Peter Deans and Anthony Stevens.Restarting business operations and looking to some sort of return to normal re

Directors and senior executives should lead the discussion on the health and wellbeing of employees as businesses continue to return to their work environments, writes Denise Cullen.As Aus

With normal operating barriers suspended due to COVID-19, now is a perfect time to consider opportunities to innovate and evolve existing business models, according to BDO Australia’s 

A survey of members by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) shows that directors of NFPs are experiencing distinct pressures through COVID-19 and has underlined the need for

The chair of the board has two key responsibilities – to ensure the effectiveness of the processes the board oversees, and to create a cohesive board.

Getting through the COVID-19 crisis will require boards to be prepared and flexible, says Wesfarmers chair Michael Chaney AO.With millions of Australians out of work, many for the first ti

As Australian businesses continue to grapple with reduced revenue and strategic uncertainty, boards should be alert to changing financial risks.Coming on the heels of the 

As we prepare for a return to the office, workplace culture should be on the agenda for leaders to navigate as part of the COVID-19 crisis recovery.

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, boards must turn their minds towards recovery and not lose sight of their overarching role and responsibility for effective organisat

The COVID-19 pandemic is both a social and financial crisis where trust will be central to corporate and political survival.

The D&O insurance market has been under strain for a number of years, with premium increases exceeding 100% a familiar sight.

This is a challenging time and we recognise all not-for profits (NFPs) and charities are facing extraordinary challenges across multiple fronts, ranging from solvency and liquidity concerns to emp

A clear corporate purpose can provide context for your organisation's decision-making. We share four ways to create a clear purpose, looking beyond short term profits and marketing spin.

Vanguard principal Glenn Booraem says directors should have a greater focus on stakeholders and avoid becoming an extension of management.

Monitoring these 5 emerging technologies will help directors better navigate the challenges and opportunities of a new decade. 

ABC chair, Ita Buttrose AC OBE reflects on her trailblazing career so far, and shares her plans to restore lost trust in the organisation. Article by Narelle Hooper.

Commodores Tracy Matthews and Paul Billingham reflect on governing risk and preventing loss of life behind the world famous event, which this year features a record 170 yachts for the 75th anniver

The discussion at the NSW Supreme Court's Corporate and Commercial Law Conference raised more questions than it answered.

Changes to financial reporting will require directors of many companies to meet new requirements, says ASIC Commissioner John Price.

The Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) discussion paper on Australia’s corporate criminal responsibility regime was released recently and can be found

By Christopher Nietsche 

New research reveals the role directors can play in improving whistleblowing policies and practices to ensure fair treatment for employees who expose wrongdoing in an organisation.

Graham Goldsmith, new chair of employment platform Seek, discusses the organisation's future, from planning for global expansion to managing competitors.

Concerns over possible conflicts of interest for financial auditors have resulting in an inquiry by parliament due 1 March 2020. 

One of the big headaches for directors is deciding how to pay the people who run their companies.

Self-assessment reports from the major banks should be a must read for all boards following the banking Royal Commission.

Liz Ellis AO, former captain of the Diamonds netball team, shares how her leadership skills on the netball court have lead to a distinction in governance.

Green bonds could assist organisations who would like to become more socially responsible and work towards positive environmental and climate change solutions.

Maximising customer experience through a customer centric culture is more important now than ever following the banking Royal Commission.

Boards are being urged to identify strategies and outcomes as greater focus is placed on environmental, social and governance principles for ethical investing.