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 >>
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 >>