JNW Strategic Consulting

28/07/2026

We're excited to launch the new JNW Strategic Consulting website.

Over the past 12 months we've been refining not only our website, but also how we communicate the value we bring to Boards, CEOs and Executive teams.

Our new website better reflects who we are today — an independent governance, risk and assurance advisory practice helping organisations strengthen governance, improve decision-making and deliver sustainable outcomes.

The new site has been designed to make it easier for organisations to explore our specialist services, including:
✔ Governance Reviews and Board Effectiveness
✔ Risk Management and Internal Controls
✔ Internal Audit and Assurance
✔ Strategic Planning and Performance
✔ Project Assurance and Delivery
✔ Legislative Compliance

Visitors can also learn more about our practical approach, our project experience across government, private enterprise and not-for-profit organisations, and the governance insights developed from more than 35 years of professional consulting experience.

This launch represents another important milestone in JNW's strategic growth and our commitment to providing practical, independent advice that helps organisations build confidence, strengthen governance and create lasting value.

We'd love you to have a look and let us know what you think.
🌐 www.jnw.au

08/06/2026

26/05/2026

Good governance is good business

Strong governance is a deliberate pursuit. High-performing Boards consistently reflect, challenge themselves, and seek opportunities for improvement. Recently, JNW Strategic Consulting conducted an independent performance review of a Board and Audit & Risk Committee for a public sector organisation....

12/05/2026

Attended the recent Australian Institute of Company Directors Tech Governance Forum this week and came away reflecting on just how rapidly technology governance expectations are evolving for Boards and executives.

A few themes strongly resonated throughout the discussions:

• Technology governance is no longer just an “IT issue” — it is now a core strategic, operational and governance priority.

• Boards need greater visibility over where organisational data sits, how it is used, and the cyber risks attached to it.

• Third-party and vendor reliance continues to grow, increasing the importance of regular review, oversight and resilience planning.

• Cyber resilience is becoming as important as cyber prevention. Organisations need tested response plans, clear accountabilities and confidence their controls are genuinely operating effectively.

• The pace of technological change means Boards increasingly need digital, cyber and transformation capability around the table — alongside curiosity and a willingness to ask challenging questions.

• Successful transformation programs are strategy-led, cross-functional and require visible executive sponsorship. Clear objectives, outcomes and metrics remain critical.

• Trust, ethics and safeguards around AI and emerging technologies will become defining governance issues over the coming years.

One particularly interesting discussion centred around Quantum Computing/Anthropic Mythos and the potential future implications for existing encryption and security settings. While still emerging, the consensus was clear — organisations should already be thinking about future readiness.

My key takeaway:
Boards do not need to become technology experts — but they do need sufficient understanding, oversight and confidence to govern technology-enabled organisations effectively.

An insightful and highly relevant forum for directors, executives and risk professionals navigating increasingly digital operating environments.