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Governance Bites

Mark Banicevich
Governance
Board Of Directors
New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence
Conflicts Of Interest
Sports Governance
ESG
Strategy
Forsyth Barr
Corporate Governance
Regulation
Technology In Governance
Chairmanship
Family Businesses
Board Evaluations
Strategic Thinking
Power Cliques On Boards
Three Es Model
Governance In Sport
Advisory Board

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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Every business eventually hits an “experience ceiling” — the point where growth is constrained by the leadership team’s current level of knowledge and problem-solving capability. In this episode, Steve Bambury joins Mark Banicevich ... more

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Thinking of joining a board? Don’t let ego cloud your judgment. In this episode, Mark Banicevich interviews director Nigel Scott, who reveals why board due diligence is the "underestimated" shield for your professional reputation. W... more

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In this episode, Mark Banicevich interviews Rosey Nathan on what really drives boardroom decision, and where they go wrong. Is it flawed information, judgment, or a lack of courage? They explore how boards can sharpen decision quali... more

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Most founders start as the pilot of the business, but many never leave the cockpit. In this episode, Steve Bambury joins Mark Banicevich to explore why growth stalls when the founder remains the single point of decision-making. They... more

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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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Nigel Scott
Chair and independent director, governance advisor for startups and scale-ups
Episode: Governance Bites #153: Changing the board as the business scales, with Nigel Scott
Laurie Kubiak
Governance expert with experience reporting to boards and CEO roles in NZ; the guest on this episode
Independent governance consultant
Episode: Governance Bites #152: Managing the board-management interface, with Laurence Kubiak
Josh Gould
CEO of thebigword, language services provider
thebigword
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
Sir William Birch
Right Honourable Sir William Birch, former Minister of Parliament in New Zealand and governance expert
New Zealand Government
Episode: Governance Bites #147: governance and leadership in national scale crises, with Sir William Birch
Steve Bowman
Managing Director of Conscious Governance
Conscious Governance
Episode: Governance Bites #146: Conflicts of interest, and how to handle them, with Steven Bowman
Laurence Kubiak
Director and governance expert with NZIER background
Episode: Governance Bites #145: Governance for value creation, with Laurence Kubiak
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

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

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Governance Bites #109: how boards can make their CEOs successful with Rob Everett
Q: What is the best governance advice you've received?
Avoid trying to do everything yourself; seek help from board directors, management, or external sources, and maintain ongoing feedback rather than relying solely on annual reviews.
Governance Bites #109: how boards can make their CEOs successful with Rob Everett
Q: How should boards handle the tension between oversight and allowing the CEO to lead?
It's context-dependent; boards should ensure strategic focus and avoid drifting into management, while keeping open, constructive dialogue about direction and strategy.
Governance Bites #109: how boards can make their CEOs successful with Rob Everett
Q: What makes an effective onboarding plan, and what common gaps do you see?
Onboarding should surface what the board knows and doesn't know about the organisation; it should define key focus areas, gaps, and ensure early alignment so the CEO can focus on the right priorities.
Governance Bites #109: how boards can make their CEOs successful with Rob Everett
Q: What role does a board play in the success of a CEO?
The board should help the CEO and management team be as effective as possible, varying the level of involvement based on the entity type and stage, while ensuring constructive debate and alignment on strategy.
Governance Bites #109: how boards can make their CEOs successful with Rob Everett
Q: what's the best board relationship you've had as a CEO, and what made it work?
Trust and mutual support were key, along with a board chair who provided guidance and a clear sense of what information the CEO needed, enabling a collaborative and honest relationship.

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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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