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Stay governance-ready with Director Download from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). This weekly podcast on contemporary governance practice brings you insights into what matters now and what's coming next, with views from AICD policy experts and Australia's leading governance specialists. From the rise of AI to director liability and geopolitical risk, each episode turns comple... more

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As the global economy shifts, some of the biggest opportunities for Australian organisations are emerging much closer to home. Across Asia and ASEAN countries, rapid economic and digital transformation is creating new markets, new competitors and new... more

Australia's positive duty marked a significant shift in how organisations address workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination, moving the focus from response to prevention.

For boards, this means overseeing how prevention is embedded across... more

Net Promoter Score (NPS) is one of the world's most widely used customer metrics. It regularly appears on board dashboards, CEO scorecards and executive incentive schemes. But what does it actually measure, and what doesn't it?

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The capabilities boards need are changing quickly. As organisations navigate new technologies, shifting stakeholder expectations and an increasingly complex operating environment, finding the right directors has become more strategic than ever.

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Recent Guests

David Olson
International Director at law firm Mallesons
Mallesons Stephen Jaques (Mallesons)
Episode: Asia's Next Chapter: What Boards Need to Know
Anna Cody
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australia
Australian Human Rights Commission
Episode: Three Years On: How Are Boards Tracking on Positive Duty?
Lyndall Spooner
Founder and head of 5D, consultancy focused on uncovering deeper meaning behind customer data
5D
Episode: The NPS Trap: Why Boards Need Better Customer Metrics
Rene Johnson
Managing Director of Pacific Search Partners
Pacific Search Partners
Episode: Are the Right People Around Your Board Table?
Gabrielle Upton
The Honorable Gabrielle Upton, strategic advisor and former NSW Attorney General
Malison & Co, PECSA Group, Australian Olympic Committee, etc.
Episode: The Challenges and Rewards of Serving on Government Boards
Tim Nelson
Associate Professor of energy governance
Independent energy governance expert
Episode: Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Mark Thirlwell
Chief Economist, Australian Institute of Company Directors
AICD
Episode: The Economic Forces Every Board Should Be Watching
Philip Lowe
Chair of ASX advisory group for the Principles review; former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
ASX Governance Advisory Group; former Reserve Bank of Australia
Episode: Dr Philip Lowe: Why the ASX Governance Principles Need a Reset
Rebecca Chabot
workplace well-being expert
Independent consultant / neuroscience-informed wellbeing strategist
Episode: Why Director Wellbeing Is a Governance Issue

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Bennett Mason
Host of Director Download with involvement in governance education.
Kulja Coulston
Co-host and Host of Director Download focusing on governance discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Excellent

    Informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eliza Morrissey
    Australiaa month ago
  • Essential listening for directors

    I came across this last week and I’m already a huge fan. Governance is a complex issue but the presenters distil the issues down to make them understandable and entertaining.

    Highly recommended if you’re a director or thinking of becoming o.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy HFR
    Australia3 months ago

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The NPS Trap: Why Boards Need Better Customer Metrics
Q: How should boards interpret data dashboards that prominently feature NPS?
Boards should ask about data sources, sampling, and representativeness; seek a balance of market- and performance-focused metrics (e.g., brand win rate, satisfaction, engagement), and ensure metrics are robust, high-quality, and tied to actionable governance decisions.
The Challenges and Rewards of Serving on Government Boards
Q: What does board composition look like for public sector boards, and how do you balance prescribed requirements with finding the right mix of skills and diversity?
Composition can be legally prescribed for certain boards, which makes finding suitable candidates challenging, but there is also a push for broader diversity and visibility of opportunities to attract capable people.
The Challenges and Rewards of Serving on Government Boards
Q: So, as we said, you've had this diverse background. You've been a government minister, you've been a lawyer, you're a director now. What do you see as the key differences or maybe the key similarities between governance in the public sector and governance in the private sector?
There are similarities in oversight and financial stewardship, but the public sector operates within a framework set by government strategy and ministerial direction, with governance tuned to long-term community benefit rather than shareholder value.
Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Q: How should boards approach weather-related risk and the tenor gap in energy contracts?
Boards should consider the changing risk profile due to weather, push for contracts that reflect these risks, and address tenor gaps with mechanisms that balance supplier needs with long-term, affordable energy for customers and new infrastructure investments.
Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Q: What was changing and why has energy moved from a management issue to a board-level governance issue?
Decarbonization, the rise of behind-the-meter generation, and more complex risk profiles mean boards must actively engage in energy strategy, including how energy is procured, stored, and potentially sold, rather than leaving it to procurement.

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This show focuses on governance, boardroom dynamics, and strategic risk management for directors and executives. Across recent episodes, topics include board culture and candour under pressure, crisis preparedness and communications, integrating AI and neuroscience into governance, climate reporting regimes, cyber risk, and navigating uncertainty with scenario planning and wargaming. Guests are high-profile governance practitioners and subject-matter experts who offer practical frameworks, playbooks, and real-world anecdotes to help directors act decisively in fast-moving environments. A standout pattern is bridging rigorous governance theory with actionable steps for boards facing regulatory change, technology disruption, and geopolitical ... more

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