COVID-governance report released
The Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Governance Institute of Australia have released a new report on the impact of COVID-19 on board practices.
The report reveals insights into governance challenges in the current climate.
Governance through a crisis: Learning from COVID-19 includes insights from interviews with senior directors, survey responses and feedback from roundtables with governance and risk professionals.
The research reveals that the pandemic has had a profound impact on how boards operate and what they focus on. It is hoped that the research will help to develop stronger organisational resilience and serve as a practical resource across sectors – from not-for-profits to ASX-listed companies.
Insights include:
- How boards have successfully adapted to virtual meetings, including AGMs
- The need for agile decision-making in a crisis
- The importance of contingency planning, and
- How technology can elevate stakeholder voices.
The report includes recommendations for directors and company secretaries as well as practical tips for working effectively in the virtual environment and through a crisis.
Download it at https://www.governanceinstitute.com.au/advocacy/thought-leadership/governance-through-a-crisis-september-2020/.