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.
Episodes
124 episodes
Governance Bites #124: Transitioning to full time director, with Tony Dench
In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich talks with Tony Dench about making the leap from executive leadership to a full-time governance career. Tony shares the realities of the transition — from losing the security of a salary to l...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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21:26
Governance Bites #123: Parsley on Fish, with Dr John Peebles
Unlock the essentials of effective governance with Dr John Peebles, author of the insightful and intentionally non-serious book, 'Parsley on Fish'. In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevcih talks with Dr Peebles about simplifying cor...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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15:19
Governance Bites #122: family governance and operating with intentionality, with Sandy Kimpton
In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich sits down with family governance expert Sandy Kimpton to discuss a crucial topic: what is true intergenerational success? Discover why family governance is about more than just wealt...
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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21:34
Governance Bites #121: The “3 Es” of sustainable change, with Dr Richard Carson
In this episode, Mark Banicevich interviews Dr Richard Carson on the “3 Es” of sustainable change—Performance Efficient, Cost-Effective, and Culturally Empowered. They explore how boards of directors can apply this model to drive meaningful tra...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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29:33
Governance Bites #120: Board evaluations in sport, with Julie Hood
Even great teams need to assess their performance, and the same goes for a board. In this episode, I talk to Julie Hood about the crucial practice of board evaluations within sports organisations. We cover how to conduct a meaningful evaluation...
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Season 12
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Episode 10
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30:15
Governance Bites #119: Navigating Shifting Winds, with Katie Beith
In this insightful conversation, Mark Banicevich speaks with Katie Beith about fresh research on governance in New Zealand listed companies. The study, Governing New Zealand Listed Companies: Navigating Shifting Winds, analysed five poorly perf...
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Season 12
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Episode 9
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19:55
Governance Bites #118: Holding the CEO to account, with Julie Hood
Holding a CEO accountable is a critical yet challenging duty for any board. In this episode, I talk to governance expert Julie Hood to dissect the nuances of this vital relationship within a sports organisation. They explore how boards can esta...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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29:21
Governance Bites #117: The board’s role in strategy, with Julie Hood
Boards are often misunderstood, but they are crucial for an organisation's success. In this episode, I talk to Julie Hood about the board's complex role in strategic planning for sports organisations. We discuss how boards can go beyond oversig...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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24:45
Governance Bites #116: corporate governance metrics for investment analysis, with Katie Beith
Discover how investors really measure governance quality in this thought-provoking conversation between Mark Banicevich and Katie Beith. From the most common governance metrics and where analysts source the data, to the red flags that warn of p...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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22:31
Governance Bites #115: environmental, social and governance in investing, with Katie Beith
In this engaging interview, Mark Banicevich sits down with Katie Beith to unpack the fast-evolving world of ESG—environmental, social, and governance. From how analysts measure ESG quality to the governance weaknesses that undermine credibility...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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23:19
Governance Bites #114: differences between Crown Entity and private sector boards, with Rob Everett
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Rob Everett about the difference between Crown Entity and private sector boards. They discuss how accountabilities to shareholders differ to accountabilities to public sector boards and Ministers, and t...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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31:48
Governance Bites #113: sports boards in strategy, with Professor Lesley Ferkins
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Professor Lesley Ferkins about the involvement of sports boards in strategy. He asks how the board's role interacts with management, and what the most effective process is to develop a strategic plan. T...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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36:16
Governance Bites #112: technology, artificial intelligence and governance, with Jon Davies
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks with Jon Davies about technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and governance. He asks how boards should be thinking about AI, and what directors need to ask (even if they are not technical). They discuss ...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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21:41
Governance Bites #111: directors managing multiple boards, with Jamie Green
In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Jamie Green about challenges faced by directors who sit on multiple boards. Mark asks about how directors grapple with the volume of information, and effective methods Jamie has encountered for dealing with...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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22:01
Governance Bites #110: leadership in sports governance, with Professor Lesley Ferkins
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Professor Lesley Ferkins about leadership in sport governance. Lesley starts by talking about how Professor Keith Grint (Emeritus Professor at Warwick University) talks about leadership. They discuss he...
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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26:18
Governance Bites #109: how boards can make their CEOs successful with Rob Everett
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Rob Everett about how boards can make their CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) successful. He asks what makes a board-CEO relationship work, and the role the board plays in the CEO’s success. They discuss ...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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23:56
Governance Bites #108: challenges preparing for board meetings, with Jamie Green
In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Jamie Green about the challenges directors have preparing for board meetings. He asks about the signs of directors being overwhelmed, and the characteristics of board packs that make preparing for meetings ...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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15:53
Governance Bites #107: director liability, with Steven Moe
In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Steven Moe about the liability of directors. They discuss penalties for breaching the core duties in the Companies Act 1993, and also list several other Acts of Parliament that enact director liability. The...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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31:38
Governance Bites #106: startup CEO reporting to the board, with Jon Davies
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks with Jon Davies about startup CEOs reporting to their boards. He asks about the relationship between the startup CEO and the board, and managing accountabiity. They discuss board packs, key performance ind...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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14:20
Governance Bites #105: collaborative governance in sport, with Professor Lesley Ferkins
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Professor Lesley Ferkins about collaborative governance in sport. Lesley outlines what she means by "collaborative governance", and how it relates to federated sports structures (e.g., with national bod...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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27:31
Governance Bites #104: maximising your chance of a good board, with Martin Snedden
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks with Martin Snedden about maximising your chance of a good board. Martin recently studied the board selection process of 9 top Australasian sports, and shares his findings. They discuss the optimum size of...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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49:00
Governance Bites #103: safe spaces in the boardroom, with Steven Moe
In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Steven Moe about safe spaces in the boardroom. Steven opens by explaining the context, and who safe spaces are for. They discuss whey safe spaces may be necessary, how they are implemented, and what sort of...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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18:15
Governance Bites #102: startup governance and advisory boards, with Jon Davies
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks with Jon Davies about governance in startups and advisory boards. He asks about the journey that startups take towards governance: their value, common mistakes, what founders should seek, and the ideal siz...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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20:59
Governance Bites #101: recruiting directors for not-for-profits, with Stephen Upton
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Stephen Upton about how not-for-profit organisations can recruit directors. Stephen outlines the key skills and competencies required for a not-for-profit board. They discuss the process of identifying ...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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34:24
Governance Bites #100: developing governance in sport, with Martin Snedden
In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks with Martin Snedden about the Sport and Active Place Sector Governance Project that he runs for Sport New Zealand. Martin outlines the project, its inception, some of the sports that are involved, and what...
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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30:07