Governance Bites

Send us Fan Mail How much industry knowledge does a director really need? In this Governance Bites interview, Jerry Hall and Mark Banicevich explore why directors need to understand not only their industry, but also the regulatory, technological and other changes affecting it. They discuss the importance of directors doing their own homework rather than relying solely on management, and how boards can identify risks that cut across organisational silos. Using upcoming changes to New Zealand’s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich speaks with Giselle McLachlan about one of the toughest questions every board must face: When is the right time for a director to step down? They explore board renewal, succession planning, term limits, chair succession, and how directors can recognise when they are no longer adding value. Giselle McLachlan shares practical insights on creating healthy board cultures where renewal is embraced, transitions are handled well, ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich interviews Jerry Hall about senior managers accountability regimes and whether New Zealand should adopt a framework similar to those operating in the UK and Australia. They explore how these regimes strengthen governance, clarify executive accountability, improve regulatory oversight, and support better leadership appointments without stifling innovation. Drawing on decades of international experience, Jerry Hall shares pra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, David Turner and Mark Banicevich explore how boards can move beyond simply managing risk to actively capturing opportunity. They discuss why agility and speed of decision-making are becoming critical competitive advantages, how to avoid analysis paralysis, and how boards can balance oversight with management autonomy. They also examine dynamic strategy, psychological safety, learning from failure, and the role of communication and trust be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich speaks with governance expert Giselle McLachlan about one of the biggest factors influencing board performance: alignment between the board and management. They explore why alignment goes beyond agreement, the critical role of trust, strategy, role clarity and the Chair–CEO relationship, how to recognise when alignment is slipping, and practical ways to build stronger governance. Whether you're a director, chair, CEO or gov...