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Governance Bites

Mark Banicevich
Governance
Artificial Intelligence
Conflicts Of Interest
New Zealand
Board Of Directors
ESG
Chair
Board Only Time
Advisory Board
Employee Financial Well-Being
Technology In Governance
Family Business
Grounded Governance
CEO Performance Management
CEO Recruitment
Return On Investment In Well-Being
Digital Literacy
CEO
Managing Director
United States

Mark Banicevich interviews a series of experts about governance, including company directors, lawyers, executive managers, and governance consultants. Each interview is on a different topic related to governance, tied to the guest's expertise. He also asks interviews for the best governance advice they've received, or they would give to new directors.

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Sir William (Bill) Birch brings decades of high-level public leadership and governance experience to the conversation. A senior figure in New Zealand politics for more than two decades, he held several key ministerial portfolios, in... more

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In this episode, Mark Banicevich interviews thebigword CEO Josh Gould on how organisations can turn technology investments into lasting value through strong collaboration. They explore what true alignment between boards, investors, ... more

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How does a board evolve from survival mode to strategic scaling? In this episode, Mark Banicevich interviews veteran director Nigel Scott on the high-growth governance journey. Discover why the hands-on "smart capital" approach of s... more

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Laurence Kubiak brings a rare combination of executive leadership and boardroom governance experience across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. He is Chief Executive Officer of Nautech Electronics Ltd, New Zealand’s lar... more

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In this episode, Mark Banicevich speaks with Rosey Nathan about what truly drives board performance. Is underperformance a capability, behavioural, or leadership issue? They unpack the warning signs of ineffective boards, the evolvi... more

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In this episode, Mark Banicevich sits down with thebigword CEO Josh Gould to unpack how effective governance drives sustainable growth. From defining what growth-oriented governance looks like in practice to identifying the behaviou... more

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In this episode, Mark Banicevich sits down with Rosey Nathan to unpack the trends reshaping modern boards. From overconfidence in readiness to the realities of cybersecurity, AI, and misinformation, this conversation challenges whet... more

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Josh Gould
CEO of thebigword, language services provider
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Episode: Governance Bites #149: How good governance leads to growth, with Josh Gould
Rosey Nathan
Head of career programs and partnerships at Blues Charitable Trust; principal and clarity partner of Intent Plus Purpose; board member at Depot
Blues Charitable Trust; Intent Plus Purpose; Depot
Episode: Governance Bites #148: Emerging governance trends, with Rosey Nathan
Laurence Kubiak
Director and governance expert with NZIER background
Episode: Governance Bites #145: Governance for value creation, with Laurence Kubiak
Sir William Birch
Former New Zealand Minister of Finance and Minister of Energy; public governance veteran
New Zealand Parliament / Government service
Episode: Governance Bites #144: a brief personal history, with Rt Hon Sir William Birch
John Mason
CEO and founder of Sideways, a learning platform focused on visual learning and video-based learning
Sideways
Episode: Governance Bites #141: cracking the nut of visual learning for directors, with John Mason
Joe Catanzariti
Chair of the College of Law, retired Vice-President of the Fair Work Commission
College of Law / Former Fair Work Commission
Episode: Governance Bites #140: the chair's role in appointing a CEO, with Joseph Catanzariti AM
Ian Fitzgerald
Governance expert with 35 years of experience across SMEs, government, and large entities
Independent governance practitioner
Episode: Governance Bites #137: Governance in the world of AI, with Ian Fitzgerald
Tony Dench
Professional director
Episode: Governance Bites #136: Artificial intelligence and governance, with Tony Dench
Dr. John Peebles
Governance expert with a PhD in governance and author
Episode: Governance Bites #135: CEO and director remuneration, with Dr John Peebles

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Host of Governance Bites, guiding conversations with governance experts and practitioners.

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Governance Bites #143: Content of a good board meeting, with Steven Bowman
Q: What should the opening of a board meeting look like to set the right tone?
Begin with the board's vision or purpose and announce the two big topics that will drive most of the discussion, so directors stay focused on creating the future.
Governance Bites #132: Public-to-private leadership lessons, with Dr Richard Carson
Q: What role does messaging play when a public-to-private leader faces a crisis?
Message crafting should be clear, consistent, and delivered by empowered individuals; the board and communications team must provide a unified response that answers what happened, what will be done, and when.
Governance Bites #132: Public-to-private leadership lessons, with Dr Richard Carson
Q: How can a corporate board apply the art of coalition building across diverse stakeholders?
Use surveys and focus groups to surface views, bring opposition leaders to the table to find common ground, and leverage this input to form buy-in that translates to action in both private and public sectors.
Governance Bites #132: Public-to-private leadership lessons, with Dr Richard Carson
Q: What is the single biggest culture shock for a public-sector leader who transitions to a corporate board, and how can the board help them navigate that culture shock?
The shift is from election cycles to economic cycles and from votes to dollars; boards can help by hiring thoughtfully, digging deep in interviews about implementation plans, and providing resources to support the transition.
Governance Bites #134: six secrets to supercharge your board, with Tracey Cross
Q: What does a six-secret framework look like in practice for a board?
Tracey describes a practical framework where the six secrets guide how boards operate: align the team, support the chair, plan continuously, attend to board hygiene, recognize directors as individuals, and actively tackle strategic issues to leverage the collective knowledge.

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A governance-focused interview series featuring experienced directors, governance professionals, and policy insiders who share practical advice for boards, risk management, and leadership during crises. Across episodes, listeners hear how to onboard and evaluate directors, manage conflicts of interest, and translate public-sector or regulatory insights into private-sector governance. A standout pattern is the mix of hands-on governance tactics, crisis leadership, and intergenerational stewardship, with guests ranging from former ministers to C-suite governance experts. The format tends to blend strategic storytelling with concrete takeaways, making it helpful for directors, aspiring board members, and governance professionals seeking action... more

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