It cannot be denied that many of us regard board meetings in particular as a necessary evil. It is a routine that cannot be avoided and in many instances does not produce much meaningful output. Some of this criticism can […]
Some would call it a coincidence
For a number of years I have met regularly with ‘James’, a Director of the company managing my small pension nest-egg. The meetings are unhurried and we have got to know each other well over the years. Before getting down […]
Book Review: The Future of Associations
With an untold number of textbooks written about business management it is refreshing to receive an offer of an authoritative publication specifically written with associations as the topic. Its author, Omer Soker, describes himself as an organisational turn-around executive, who […]
The thorny question of volunteer board remuneration
While there are legislative prohibitions regarding the remuneration of charity trustees, governing board members of incorporated societies are not debarred from accepting financial consideration for time spent on directing its affairs. Notwithstanding such an entitlement relatively few such entities with […]
What makes a good charity (or association)?
Reviewing an excellent NPC produced 70-page publication reinforced our belief in the importance of an annual stock-take before year’s end in preparation for a reopening with a full, well prepared programme. Delaying such a review can lead to an accumulation of competing […]
Strategic planning and analysis
by Viv Scott – Corporate Governance Consultant Viv Scott is a corporate governance expert and NZARC Trustee. See Viv’s tips and comments below when it comes to Strategic Planning and Analysis. What strategy is (and isn’t) Strategy […]
First impressions count: The importance of a good induction
It’s the people who sit on your organisation’s Board that play a major role in how effective or ineffective your organisation is. Due to their voluntary nature, one of the biggest challenges encountered by Nonprofit Boards is governance continuity and […]
Recruit the right board members for your organisation
Nothing is more important to the health and sustainability of your organisation than getting highly qualified and enthusiastic people to serve on your board. Finding and recruiting the right board members for your organisation will take time and planning however […]
Choosing Between Two ‘Perfect’ Candidates
Having two seemingly perfect candidates and only one role to fill is generally a good problem to have. However the risk of selecting the wrong ‘perfect’ candidate makes this decision an especially tricky one. The good news is this situation […]
An Encouraging Endorsement
Jan Dawson, Independent Director and Chair of Westpac New Zealand with comparable credentials as President and Board Chair of Yachting New Zealand has sound advice for somebody aspiring to become an independent director. She recommends getting experience through governance roles […]