Henri Eliot: So you have an overheated boardroom? 12:00 PM Monday Jul 7, 2014 A lack of communication can be a big cause of heated boardroom debates. The culture of a Board is as important as the skills, experience and knowledge of its members. The directors should have the behavioural skills to function and work effectively […]
Henri Eliot’s advice for aspiring directors 08 July 2014 The University of Auckland MBA Alumni Club (AMBAAC) recently hosted Henri Eliot, the CEO of Board Dynamics, for a two-part Governance Masterclass. For ten years, Henri’s consultancy Board Dynamics has provided customised strategic advice to directors and boards throughout New Zealand. Henri is a regular contributor […]
Henri Eliot: Cathy Quinn – Perspectives on corporate governance 9:30 AM Monday Jun 23, 2014 Cathy Quinn, chair of law firm Minter Ellison Rudd Watts. Cathy Quinn is the Chair of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Australia and New Zealand’s largest law firm. She talks to Henri Eliot about corporate governance. What is the role of […]
Is your business ready for a board? Henri Eliot has some tips for getting the right people around the table. When is it the right time? There are two schools of thought on when a company should form a board. The traditional view is based on size. As the business grows and looks to raise […]
Henri Eliot: Should executives consider personal brand management? 12:00 PM Monday Jun 9, 2014 Relying on a firm for stability and identity is an increasingly archaic concept. Photo / Thinkstock Looking through the eyes of the public or key stakeholders, it’s imperative that you view yourself as a company. As the economy here in New Zealand […]
Henri Eliot: Tony Carter – on boards and governance 9:30 AM Tuesday May 27, 2014 Air NZ chairman Tony Carter at the airline’s latest annual shareholders meeting. Photo / Natalie Slade Tony Carter talks to Henri Eliot about his perspectives on corporate governance since being recently appointed as the chairman of Air New Zealand. What are […]
Henri Eliot: What should boards really focus on? 9:30 AM Wednesday May 14, 2014 What should boards focus on? Given the recent scrutiny that company director’s face, understanding the scope of their key responsibilities is critical for effective corporate governance. I’ve compiled a list from my research from several sources that may provide tips for directors […]
Henri Eliot: Should company directors tweet? 9:30 AM Monday Apr 28, 2014 Twitter is an interactive information distribution method that can be very effective when used as an advertising medium. The number of businesses that regularly use Twitter to communicate to their target audience is growing daily at an exponential rate. In the conservative world of […]
Henri Eliot: Are NZ boards spending enough time on strategy? 9:30 AM Monday Apr 14, 2014 For a board to be considered high performing it needs to spend a considerable part of its agenda on shaping, influencing and monitoring strategy, says Henri Eliot. According to a 2013 McKinsey survey asking board members where they would most […]
Henri Eliot: Why are NZ shareholders so passive? 9:30 AM Friday Mar 28, 2014 Companies are holding more cash than ever on their balance sheets, and activists want them to give it back to shareholders, says Henri Eliot. Almost two years ago, the board of British bank Barclays was told that it was “a disgrace […]
