Accountability

Date: 16 November 2018

The November edition was focused on accountability: in particular, the accountability of the board, of individual directors, the CEO and investors. Following developments in the UK, we also contemplate changes which would further accountability and governance in the private sector. Finally, we look at the importance of communication and an open, respectful organisational culture as mechanisms to help ensure accountability.

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Governing in the future

Date: 19 October 2018

We released the Directors' Playbook: the Future of Work, which aims to help directors rise to the challenge of governing the future of work. The AICD has worked closely with Deloitte and members of the AICD Technology Governance and Innovation Panel in developing this resource. In this edition we also hear from a global governance expert on international trends, consider how directors can best equip themselves in modern workplaces, and contemplate a future with robo directors!

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Trust

Date: 21 September 2018

This month the GLC focuses on trust. The 'Trust Lady', Vanessa Hall MAICD, unpacks the concept of trust, while AICD Managing Director and CEO, Angus Armour FAICD, describes and explains our existing 'low trust' environment and how trust can be re-established. AICD facilitator, David Shortland MAICD, reflects on the role of our leaders in winning back the trust and belief of the community. We also touch on the relationship between trust and remuneration, the digital economy and whether boards and directors should engage in public debate.

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Corporate social responsibility

Date: 24 August 2018

The August edition of the GLC focuses on corporate social responsibility. We look at two important issues for boards relating to human rights: the intersection of human rights and technology and whether directors' duties extend to human rights issues. We consider emerging CSR issues for boards, including the implications of the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures. We also provide an update on our corporate social responsibility project with the University of Sydney.

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Building better boards

Date: 20 July 2018

This month the GLC focuses on building better boards. In particular, we look at board structure, composition and culture. We also provide a snapshot of the latest academic and market research on governance issues.

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Organisational culture

Date: 15 June 2018

The June GLC puts the spotlight on organisational culture. We focus on the key findings and implications for directors of the recent APRA Report on the Commonwealth Bank.

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Decision making

Date: 18 May 2018

The May edition of the GLC focused on decision-making. We look at some key measures affecting the quality of board decision-making. Australian researchers also discuss their findings on the importance of financial statements for investor decision-making, and there is guidance for not-for-profits on effective management of financial capital.

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Disruption

Date: 18 April 2018

This month the GLC focuses on governing in disruptive times. We talk to leading entrepreneur Patrick Grove about the different approach to governance and strategy in disrupting companies. We also look at some technology megatrends and how boards are responding to the opportunities and threats of disruption.

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