Governance Bites

Mark Banicevich
Governance Bites

Mark Banicevich interviews a series of experts about governance, including company directors, lawyers, executive managers, and governance consultants. Each interview is on a different topic related to governance, tied to the guest's expertise. He also asks interviews for the best governance advice they've received, or they would give to new directors. 

  1. 13 HR. AGO

    Governance Bites #79: governance in developing countries, with Dr Peter Crow

    Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Dr Peter Crow about governance in developing countries. Peter outlines governance challenges in developing countries, and the impact of factors such as political and regulatory environments, corruption, and weak institutions. He talks about the impact of cultural differences, including the history of Western colonialism. They also discuss effective ways to improve governance capability in developing nations. Dr Peter Crow has a PhD ...

    36 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Governance Bites #78: Corporate Trustee Services, with David Callanan

    Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to David Callanan about Corporate Trustee Services. They discuss how Corporate Trustees interact with Boards of Directors, and the biggest challenges both groups face. David also gives his thoughts on governance in Australia and New Zealand, and shares the best governance advice he's received in his career. David Callanan General Manager of Corporate Trustee Services at Public Trust. He is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Austra...

    19 min

  3. DEC 16

    Governance Bites #77: CEO working with the board, with Rhiannon McKinnon

    Send us a textIn this video, Mark Banicevich asks Rhiannon McKinnon about the role of the chief executive, working with the board of directors. He asks about reporting to the board, the challenge of shifting from management to board meetings, and how to discover and alleviate directors' biggest concerns. They also discuss other issues, such as the benefits for the CEO of working with a board, working with each director, and the challenge of dysfunctional boards. He also asks what advice Rhian...

    10 min

  4. DEC 12

    Governance Bites #76: ethical dilemmas in governance, with Dr Peter Crow

    Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Dr Peter Crow about ethical dilemmas in governance. Dr Crow outlines the importance of directors' individual values aligning with the entity's values, and they discuss various situtations where the entity's values may conflict when making a decision. Dr Crow refers back to director duties, and the importance of directors knowing these well, and they discuss director options when their values contrary to a board decision. * At 24:30,...

    25 min

  5. DEC 9

    Governance Bites #75: balancing strategy, risk and BAU, with Simona Turin

    Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Simona Turin about boards balancing strategic discusions with discussions about risk and business as usual. They discuss how director liability can incentivise conservativism, and how boards can find a better balance with strategy. Simona also shares some advice with new directors. Simona Turin is Chief Executive Officer of AcademyEX, succeeding Frances Valintine. She is presently a director of Fidelity Life, and two tech startups. Simo...

    11 min

  6. DEC 5

    Governance Bites #74: governance in Crown Entities, with Glenys Talivai

    Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Glenys Talivai about governance in autonomous Crown Entities in New Zealand. He asks how they differ from government departments, and how governance differs from private sector and for-purpose organisations. Mark asks how board members are appointed, and how they remain independent and autonomous. Glenys outlines the role the board plays in setting strategic direction and monitoring performance. She also shares the best governance advice she...

    11 min

  7. DEC 2

    Governance Bites #73: boards in crisis situations, with Dr Peter Crow

    Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Dr Peter Crow about boards in crisis situations. His questions include asking about critical leadership qualities, balancing the needs for quick decisions with thorough analysis, and prioritising issues. He also asks about the board's role in managing relationships, building organisational resilience, and post-crisis reviews. Dr Peter Crow has a PhD in corporate governance and strategy. Not only is he an experienced chair and director, ...

    24 min

  8. NOV 28

    Governance Bites #72: Chartered Secretaries, with Angus Ogilvie

    Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to Angus Ogilvie about Chartered Secretaries. He outlines what a Chartered Secretary is, and what is involved in becoming one. I ask about the role of the Chartered Secretary, and who could benefit from having one. He outlines the benefits of a Chartered Secretary, and the various ways an entity could engage one (particularly if the entity does not have the resources to engage one full time). Angus also shares the advice he would give to a new director.&n...

    19 min
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Mark Banicevich interviews a series of experts about governance, including company directors, lawyers, executive managers, and governance consultants. Each interview is on a different topic related to governance, tied to the guest's expertise. He also asks interviews for the best governance advice they've received, or they would give to new directors. 

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