INSIGHTS & ARTICLES
The Art of Subtraction & Self-Governance
The seemingly endless need to work harder, smarter, more focussed, less distracted, more complex, and (far) more nuanced in response is well,...frankly, it’s exhausting.
Self-governance has many elements, but the start is self-awareness. What are my drivers? What do I truly know about myself and my "operating system"?
Hindsight, Foresight, Insight: 2023 Year in Review
For the final One Thing of 2023, Future Directors Paul Smith and Aisling Blackmore, alongside our international governance network, reflected on the year that was and the year that’s coming.
Becoming An Elephant In The Boardroom: The Real Role of the Modern Director
As we see big brand companies like Qantas and OpenAI go through what we can safely say from the outside is a bit of a ‘governance crisis’, it has brought up the need to be very clear about what is board leadership and why is it different to other leadership roles.
Building Effective Boards: Blending the ‘Wisdom of Experience’ with the ‘Wisdom of Inexperience’
Explore the transformative potential of blending the 'Wisdom of Experience' with the 'Wisdom of Inexperience' in boardrooms. Paul Smith of Future Directors shares insights on the value younger voices bring to boards. Discover the benefits of diverse perspectives, digital literacy, fresh ideas, and adaptability. Uncover the strategic advantages of inclusive decision-making in today's rapidly changing world. Embrace a future where boards are truly 'fit-for-purpose' and innovative, positively impacting communities and the world.
Peeling Back Board Purpose
In a world of ever-evolving organisational governance, where boards serve as the nerve center of decision-making and strategy, it is surprising how often the simple question of purpose remains unanswered. Boards of directors, entrusted with steering companies through complex waters, frequently grapple with their roles, often searching for their true north.
The Diversity Imperative For Boards
A recent study conducted by Monash University in Australia delved deep into this very issue. It's just the latest study on the topic. They interviewed remarkable women from diverse backgrounds, and what they unearthed is a wake-up call for every boardroom across the world.
Boardrooms are where decisions are made, strategies and policies devised, and yet diversity remains most elusive. This is not just a moral quandary anymore; it's a strategic blunder, a governance gaffe of epic proportions.