"Why are we here?" with Samantha Sharif CMInstD

In this episode of Board Matters Steven talks with Samantha Sharif CMInstD. Samantha is a director of ASX-listed New Talisman Gold, SIL/MFL Mutual Funds, Motor Trades Association and is deputy chair of the NZ Shareholders Association.  Samantha says understanding purpose is imperative to good governance.“The question is part of a bigger conversation around purpose and that is the lens you have got to bring to the table,” she says. It can be difficult when involved in a complex debate to keep sight of the decision you are trying to make...When that happens, bring up the “why?”Samantha Sharif is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.Connect with Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-sharif-a502bb7/ 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 3 launches in August 2024 and investigates the importance of creating 'safe spaces' in the boardroom, and why embedding trust enables more robust discussion and effective decision-making on boards. 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.