"The relative pace of governance" with Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau CMInstD

In this episode Steven Moe talks with Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau CMInstD about the "relative pace of Governance."Rachel is chair of the Tonga Business Council and her governance roles include sitting on the board of Ember Wellbeing Trust and the advisory board of the Auckland Council Waterfront TAG Place Committee.Rachel understands the challenges of developing in governance, based on 20 years as a “Pasifika” presence at the board table.“I did become that one woman at the table, and the table was men who were all pakeha. I became the youngest person at the table, the young female.”It is important to keep that young and open mindset as you gain experience in order to govern well in fast-changing times, rather than become set in your thinking, she says.Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.Connect with Rachel: linkedin.com/in/rachel-afeaki-taumoepeau-cminstd-6b335b48/ Find out more about the Advanced Directors Course:https://www.iod.org.nz/governance-courses/advanced-directors-course-2/Find out more about the Institute of Directors: https://www.iod.org.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Board Matters is an ongoing podcast series that addresses governance topics and issues that matter most to boards and directors in Aotearoa New Zealand.Each season, podcast host Steven Moe speaks to leading directors from different industries, delving into their experiences and giving them an opportunity to share their perspectives on themes and issues such as conflicts of interest, navigating tension in the boardroom, SMEs, building diversity, the importance of workplace health and safety, the role of the chair, and much more.Season 4 launches 30 April 2025 exploring what’s front of mind for directors in New Zealand, including return on capital, climate as a competitive edge, what it means to adapt rapidly to new technology, and the elements of a high performing chair. All this and more as host Steven Moe looks at the long, and short-term impacts for directors in the year ahead.Subscribe to the series.Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course. To access governance tools and resources or to find out more, head to iod.org.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.