TRUST IS TANKING (2025-02-10) By Jené Palmer CA(SA) GCB.D (CGF Research Institute: Director) “Trust is like blood pressure. It’s silent, vital to good health, and if abused it can be deadly.” - Frank Sonnenberg, author of Follow Your Consciences February 10, 2025 Ethics, General, Leadership, Stakeholders geopolitical, ethics, leadership, governance, stakeholders Read More >>
CALL TO ACTION: DIGITISE THE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK ACROSS ALL STATE ORGANISATIONS (2024-11-19) By Terrance M. Booysen (CGF Research Institute: CEO) Dear President Ramaphosa South Africa’s state organisation’s require a modern overhaul that embraces digital solutions to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency. Digitising the governance frameworks in each State-Owned Entity (SOE) and State Owned Company (SOC) can serve as a catalyst for change, enabling the government to tackle the myriad governance challenges facing these organisations and pave the way for a stronger, more resilient nation. November 19, 2024 Board of Directors, Ethics, General, Governance Framework, Stakeholders, Strategy President, governance framework, board, governance, ethical, stakeholders, strategic Read More >>
GOOD GOVERNANCE – IS IT RED TAPE OR A CRITICAL BOARD COMPETENCY? (2024-04-11) By Jené Palmer CA(SA) GCB.D (CGF Research Institute: Director) Let’s just focus on the business and less on governance! Governance stifles innovation and adds red tape! How often have you heard similar sentiments being expressed? The reality is that the role of the board has evolved. Global issues and topics such as geopolitics, diversity and inclusivity, climate and nature, and artificial intelligence, have rendered the traditional approach to board oversight as far too narrow. Today, boards must adopt a more stakeholder-inclusive approach and embrace different perspectives when considering strategy development, risk management and operational and ethical oversight. However, good governance has always been a fundamental competency for board members rather than a set of bureaucratic skills which imposes an additional burden on decision-making within the organisation. April 11, 2024 Board of Directors, Ethics, General, Good Governance, Strategy board, governance, stakeholder engagement, ethical leadership, strategice alignment Read More >>
COVID-19: ADDRESSING DEBILITATING RISKS REQUIRES A ROBUST GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK (2020-04-17) By Terrance M. Booysen and peer reviewed by Jené Palmer CA(SA) (CGF Lead Independent Consultant) The times we are currently living in are unprecedented. Covid-19 has once again highlighted the reasons why governance -- good governance -- is a critical function in a democratic country. April 17, 2020 Corporate Governance Framework®, Ethics, General, Governance Framework Corporate Governance Framework®, ethics, sustainability, governance framework Read More >>
BOARDS THAT PLAY THE INFINITE GAME (2019-05-27) By Jené Palmer CA(SA) (CGF Lead Independent Consultant) and peer reviewed by Terrance M. Booysen Visionary leaders do not underestimate the power of the Corporate Governance Framework® in driving organisational culture. These leaders appreciate the importance of a governance framework in nurturing sustainability by driving values-based decision-making to “play the long game”. May 27, 2019 Corporate Governance Framework®, Ethics, General, IT Governance Framework, Strategy Corporate Governance Framework®, Visionary, Ethics, Strategy, Innovation, Talent management Read More >>