Governance Insights
Practical guidance for board chairs, CEOs, and governance professionals on strengthening organisational performance, accountability, and leadership.
CEO Performance Reviews: What Every Board Needs to Know
A structured CEO performance review protects the organisation, supports the executive, and strengthens the board's credibility. This guide explains what best practice looks like and the most common mistakes boards make.
The AICD's Ten Principles of Good Governance Explained
The AICD's ten governance principles provide a practical framework for any board seeking to strengthen its performance. This article explains each principle and what it means in practice for NFP and local government boards.
Governance vs Management: The Distinction Every NFP Board Must Understand
The boundary between governance and management is one of the most important and most frequently misunderstood concepts in board practice. This article explains the distinction and why getting it right is essential for organisational health.
360° Feedback Surveys: A Practical Guide for Executive Teams
360-degree feedback surveys are one of the most powerful tools available for executive development. This guide explains how to design and run a process that delivers genuine insight without creating defensiveness or distrust.
Why Growing Businesses Need Better Governance (And How to Start)
Many small and medium-sized businesses operate without the governance structures they need to scale sustainably. This article explains why governance matters for growing organisations and how to build it without bureaucracy.
Aligning Digital Strategy to Your Governance Framework
Most organisations treat digital strategy and governance as separate disciplines. The ones that perform best understand they are two sides of the same coin. This article explains how boards and executives can align technology decisions with governance obligations, drawing on ISO 38500, AICD guidance, and practical experience across Australian organisations.
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing: How One Regional Council's Digital Overhaul Delivered $2.6M in Returns
A regional Australian council serving around 41,000 residents faced a familiar problem: ageing systems, paper-heavy processes, and rising community expectations it could not meet. This is the story of how a structured digital strategy, underpinned by strong governance, delivered $260,000 per annum in personnel savings alone — $2.6 million over ten years — dramatically improved service delivery, and positioned the organisation for the next decade of growth.
How to Conduct a CEO Performance Review: A Guide for NFP Boards
A CEO performance review is the single most important accountability mechanism a board holds. This step-by-step guide walks NFP boards through the entire process — from establishing a review panel to setting KPIs, gathering evidence, conducting the review meeting, and following through.
What is IT Governance and Why Does Your Board Need It?
Technology is now one of the largest line items in most organisational budgets. Yet most boards have no structured way to oversee it. This article explains what IT governance actually is, why it matters, and the five questions every board should be asking.
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