Governance Bites

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Glenys Talivai about governance in autonomous Crown Entities in New Zealand. He asks how they differ from government departments, and how governance differs from private sector and for-purpose organisations. Mark asks how board members are appointed, and how they remain independent and autonomous. Glenys outlines the role the board plays in setting strategic direction and monitoring performance. She also shares the best governance advice she’s received. Glenys Talivai is CEO of Public Trust, a role she’s held since 2019. Earlier in her career, Glenys was General Manager of Customer Acquisition, Retention and Claims at Tower Insurance, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Medical Assurance Society, and spent almost 12 years at ANZ. #governance, #governancebites, #ceo, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #leadership

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dr Peter Crow about boards in crisis situations. His questions include asking about critical leadership qualities, balancing the needs for quick decisions with thorough analysis, and prioritising issues. He also asks about the board's role in managing relationships, building organisational resilience, and post-crisis reviews. Dr Peter Crow has a PhD in corporate governance and strategy. Not only is he an experienced chair and director, he has also designed and delivered governance courses in New Zealand (for the Institute of Directors, and Governance New Zealand), and overseas, in countries including India, Kenya, Lithuania and Ireland. He has presented about governance on five continents, and he works with and advises boards around the world. #governance, #leadership, #corporategovernance, #boardcraft, #decisionmaking, #makingadifference, #ceo, #governancebites

Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to Angus Ogilvie about Chartered Secretaries. He outlines what a Chartered Secretary is, and what is involved in becoming one. I ask about the role of the Chartered Secretary, and who could benefit from having one. He outlines the benefits of a Chartered Secretary, and the various ways an entity could engage one (particularly if the entity does not have the resources to engage one full time). Angus also shares the advice he would give to a new director. Angus Ogilvie is Deputy President and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of New Zealand. He is also a Fellow of CPA Australia (a Certified Practising Accountant), a full member of the International Fiscal Association, a Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Chartered Management Accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). With his company, Generate Accounting, he and his team provide strategic planning, accounting services, and tax advice to directors of growth-oriented companies and for-purpose organisations.#governance, #leadership, #corporategovernance, #boardcraft, #decisionmaking, #makingadifference, #ceo, #governancebites, #boardroom , #cgi, #charteredgovernanceinstitute, #cginz

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Simona Turin about working as an executive in one company, while working as a director in others. They discuss advantages and challenges, and Simona shares how she manages the workload. She also shares the best advice she has received as a director. Simona Turin is Chief Executive Officer of AcademyEX, succeeding Frances Valintine. She is presently a director of Fidelity Life, and two tech startups. Simona has an extensive background in information technology. She has started her own companies, and has held senior and executive roles in companies such as Spark, Air New Zealand, and Xero. She has worked in New Zealand and the United States.#governance, #governancebites, #ceo, #boardroom, #boardcraft, #leadership