Across the Board Institute of Directors / NZ Herald

Success can be achieved quietly over time, but sometimes it doesn’t come without failure. With so many changes happening in society sometimes dealing with new issues is about making it up as you go. This final episode of Across the Board looks at how directors set the benchmark for success, but what it feels like when coming face-to-face with outright failure, including a legal perspective of the Main Zeal case that went to the Supreme Court in 2022.

Host: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Dr Rod Carr, Steven Renata, Dr Smita Singh, Jonathan Forsey, Cameron McCulloch
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Technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. But while technology has granted us some freedoms and opportunities it also poses huge risks opening the floodgates for hackers and increasing the need for cyber security. Switched On addresses innovation, the need for boards to stay alert, the benefits of integrating tech into the boardroom and the trickle-down effect on the well-being of staff, as well as the changes and challenges presented by technology.

Host: Kirsten Patterson Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Marian Johnson, David Bullock, Steven Renata, Sonya Williams, Leighton Roberts, Anchali Anandanayagam
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Climate action is a matter of urgency that affects society at large and is now at the forefront of Director duties. But what kinds of issues are boards tackling and how will their decisions affect the rest of us? Head in the Trees looks at the importance of climate governance across a range of industries beyond the primary sector to the practical measures being taken to limit global warming and prevent a catastrophic climate disaster.

Hosts: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Emily Miller-Sharma, Rod Carr, Graiine Troute, Thomas Elliot, Kanika Jhunjhnuwala
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With the weight of so much pressure, dealing with stress at the top isn’t always easy.

The Domino Effect looks at gas-lighting and what it’s like to be bullied in the boardroom, including personal portraits of how anxiety, isolation, depression and stress at the top has played out for directors affecting their sense of self, their family lives and their ability to stay ‘checked in.’ It also explores the challenges of speaking out, the impact of stress on the body and mind and how that plays out under the weight of the decision-making process.

Hosts: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Tina Jennen, Paul Dykzeul, Kevin Kenrick, Taimi Allen, Dr Emily Beausoleil, Ross Townshend
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Social movements are increasingly influencing the way directors think about the broader implications of the decisions they make and the customers, stakeholders and communities they serve. But does that mean having a loud hailer at the ready?

This third episode addresses the potential pitfalls and responsibilities for boards when dealing with broader social issues like racism, gender inequality, sexual harassment and modern slavery, including the proposed changes to the Company Directors Amendment Bill.

Presenters: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Jo Cribb, Rhiannon McKinnon, Lani Evans, Dr Duncan Webb, Kevin Kenrick, Lola Toppin-Casserly, Dr Emily Beausoleil, Dr Christina Stringer
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Boards no longer look like they used to. The cultural makeup of boards is changing to reflect the societal shift that is happening around us. But what does that look like for people of colour who are suddenly given the role to speak on behalf of all ethnic communities? Where do those who identify as disabled or gender fluid fit on boards, and what does it mean to have a voice and push for change in the face of adversity? You’ll hear all this and more…

Presenters: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Dr Jim McAloon, Rhiannon McKinnon, Dr Michael Fraser, Dr Duncan Webb, Vanisa Dhiru,Kauri Tearaura, Paula Browning, Minnie Baragwanath, Jo Cribb
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