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Governance

Good governance is about understanding what matters, asking better questions and making responsible decisions.

Purpose Media makes governance practical and easier to understand for board members, chairs, CEOs and senior leaders. We explore the real-world responsibilities of governing organisations, including strategy, risk, finance, accountability, decision-making and the relationship between boards and management.

Latest Governance News

The Boardroom Question That Changes Everything

The art of governance is not measured in pages read, motions passed, or reports filed.…

Under Governing: The Other Side of the Coin

Last week I asked a slightly uncomfortable question. Are you over governing? Because yes, that…

When the Board Chair Wants to be CEO: Navigating Ethical Grey Zones in NFP Governance

It’s a topic we don’t often talk about. Perhaps it feels a little too close…

The most essential skill you bring to a board table?

Tell me I am wrong. There is one capability that every director, not just the…

Childcare Trust Broken: A Governance Reckoning

Canberra's heart sank with the news that significant funds were stolen from a trusted community…