Media releases
Month: Aug
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No longer negotiable: Culture in the spotlight at Governance Institute’s National Conference 2021
Read moreWith an unravelling of culture a major contributor to business failure in recent times, Governance Institute of Australia has made this the overarching theme of its National Conference 2021.
To be held virtually on September 1-2, more than 45 speakers will drill down on how culture impacts leadership, decision-making, and skilling.
The full program can be found here.
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Extension of COVID relief for AGMs a major win as peak meeting season nears
Read moreNew laws allowing annual general meetings to be held electronically have just passed parliament, providing an extension of temporary relief for organisations across Australia as they rapidly head towards peak AGM season.
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Women in the boardroom surge by 60% in five years — but glacial change on cultural diversity: New report
Read moreThe number of ASX 300 companies with one or no female directors has halved since 2016, as the number of women on boards surged by 60%, a national report measuring five types of diversity has found.
The Board Diversity Index, released today by Watermark Search International and Governance Institute of Australia, put five types of diversity under the microscope, examining gender, cultural background, skills, age, and tenure and independence.
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