Announcement: Taking Boardcraft to the world!

Regular readers know I am “all in” when it comes to corporate governance and strategic leadership, to help boards of directors realise the full potential of the organisations they govern. The calling has seen me travel extensively for many years now, in response to requests to deliver keynote talks and guest lectures, assess board effectiveness, undertake confidential advisories, and more besides, in places as varied as Vienna and Vilnius, Brisbane and Barcelona, Singapore and San Francisco, Coventry and Cape Town, ​New York and Nairobi, and, of course, at home in New Zealand. ​

Over the past few years, I have fielded an increasing number of requests, from both aspiring and established directors frustrated by cookie-cutter approaches and ‘best practice’ recommendations, to package my accumulated expertise into a workshop format, to enable groups of directors to invest a day or two to explore modern approaches to board governance, and increase the likelihood of achieving and sustaining high organisational performance—all in a Chatham House Rule environment. ​

I’ve heard these calls, and am thrilled to announce “Boardcraft: The essence of high-performing boards”, a learning programme curated specifically to supercharge ambitious boards, to get to the next level and beyond.

Yes, you read that correctly. During 2026, Boardcraft will be on the road, travelling to you! ​

Available in one- and two-day formats, for intimate groups of up to 30 directors, this practical programme is underpinned by world-class insights from global research, and taking into account emerging themes and practical experiences garnered over several decades. Boards are welcome to request an exclusive programme too. Every programme will be delivered by me, in person. Every participant will receive a detailed reference booklet and a certificate of participation that can be used for professional development purposes.

Expect to explore the following themes and more, in a highly-interactive format, with real-world case studies to lock in newfound insights. Expect to be challenged too!

• Foundations: What matters, and why?
• Characteristics of high-performing boards
• Frameworks for better outcomes
• The board’s role in strategy
• Boardroom dynamics
• Board leadership
• Practicalities

Want to know more? Get in touch today. Enquiries from individuals wanting to register for a programme, and from boards wanting to schedule a dedicated session, are most welcome. And, if you are interested in hosting a programme, I would be delighted to hear from you too.