Last week, we hosted a Stakeholder Governance & Engagement workshop with guest speaker Ann Sherry AO FAICD . We covered a range of corporate crises and skills that apply to ASX listed, NFP, government, and industry associations. The discussion reinforced a simple truth: stakeholder engagement needs to be part of your organisation’s DNA to support sustainable operations and drive long-term value. As Ms Sherry observed:  “If you're really thinking about the risks your organisa

A summary of the Qantas governance review, focussing on insights for stakeholder governance.

This article originally published in Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)'s August 2024 Magazine. Photo credit: AICD website...

Last week, Tesla  and Polstar quit their membership to their industry association, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). According to this ABC article , Tesla considered that FCAI was misleading and deceiving the industry position on electric vehicle standards and have now referred the FCAI to the ACCC over concerns in coordinating how competitor brands implement price changes. I thought I would share with you some thoughts on the role of industry associations

This article originally published in the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) As an economic crisis hangs heavy over the nation, governments have indicated they will lead a pro-growth strategy to bring the country out of recession. With a significant reform agenda on the cards, there will be an incredible opportunity for not-for-profits, business and government to work closely to rebuild the nation around these fundamental policy shifts. So how can business leader