In 2021 People Plus Science published the first Boardroom Psychological Safety Index/Benchmark and three years further on, not a lot has changed. …
Strong board governance is central to organisational effectiveness, accountability, and long-term sustainability. Across corporate and not-for-profit …
Articles on Governance and Leadership in Purpose Driven Organisations.
Strategy & Risk
Strategy – Is it really that difficult?
In recent years, serious concerns have been raised by governance experts and public inquiries over the amount of time spent by NFP boards monitoring the day-to-day operations of their organisations at …
Vera Visevic
Board Dynamics
Preventing and De-escalating NFP Dysfunction: The Role of the Chair
A recurring and often distressed request we hear from NFP chairs and board members is “how to prevent and de-escalate dysfunction”. If only a single answer was big enough to accommodate the range of …
Derek Mortimer
Non-Profit Fact Sheets
What is a Charitable Company in New Zealand?
A Charitable company is a private limited liability company registered under the Companies Act 1993 and meeting the definition of a charitable entity. In New Zealand Aotearoa a charitable company has …
Better Boards
Who Regulates Not-for-Profit Organisations in New Zealand?
In recent years, not-for-profit organisations in New Zealand have seen several legislative changes that have had a big impact on the sector. For starters, organisational activities and community …
What are NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations)?
NGOs, or Non-Governmental Organisations play an important part in making services accessible to communities around the world. In 2019-2020, NGOs in Australia delivered 2,758 projects in 93 countries. …
B Corps or B Corporations in Australia
B Corps are a special group of for-profit entities that prioritise the needs of workers, communities, the planet, and consumers, and take a socially responsible approach to their business. Australia …
Strengthening Risk Management at the Board Table
I see lots of risk registers and risk related documents. Some are great and really help board members and executive teams identify, manage and report on the “effect of uncertainty on …
Jane Boag
What is a Social Enterprise?
In recent years, Australia has faced many social, economic, environmental challenges that have demanded innovative responses and the social enterprise has been one solution. There is a general lack of …
What Are Prescribed Bodies Corporates in Australia?
Prescribed Bodies Corporates (PBCs) represent Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) traditional owner groups. Also called Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate, their legal …
What is board meeting software?
Board meeting software (also known as board portal software) is a specialised online application built for the specific purpose of improving an organisation’s governance and board meetings. This …
