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Grounded Governance Limited

Name: Grounded Governance Limited
Address: 31 Matheson Crescent, Wanaka, 9305, NZ
Telephone: +64272907414

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28/06/2025

Cold outside? Good. That means it's the perfect season for levelling up your Chairing skills!

Our on-demand How to be a Great Chair course is designed for directors who want to lift their leadership game - without leaving the comfort of their couch!

Why now?
🧦 Winter is for big socks, and big thinking!
☕ You can learn at your own pace (between tea breaks)
🧠 Come out of hibernation with clarity, confidence, and practical tools!

Whether you're a new Chair, a soon-to-be Chair, or a "How did I end up here?" Chair - we've got you!

Check it out https://lnkd.in/gj4vjndH

24/06/2025

If your board recruitment strategy is mostly based on who-knows-who, or you're going into the whole process unaware of what you actually need, it might be time for a Skills Matrix.

Here are 3 signs your board needs one:
1. You're not sure what skills you currently have around the table
2. You're even less sure what you need next
3. Recruitment feels like a stab in the dark and hoping it works out well

We've just launched our refreshed Skills Matrix process - practical, visual, supportive, and built for real board conversations. Plus we only provide you with the support you want along the way.

Book a free consult to hear more - [email protected]

19/06/2025

*This message is for all Directors in Auckland. If you're not in Auckland, keep scrolling.*

Hey, now that it's just us... Could your board use a reset, a refresher, or just a better way to work together? Our Applied Taste of Governance workshop might be exactly what you need.
Tracey Cross (our very own governance expert) is based in Tāmaki Makaurau and available for in-person sessions across the region.

Here’s what we’ll help you do:
☑️ Build a culture that actually works
☑️ Get clear on who’s doing what—and why
☑️ Learn practical governance tools you’ll actually use

From board basics to full evaluations, Tracey brings expertise, energy, and the kind of grounded support that makes a real difference. This can be online, but also face-to-face, in your space.

Book your free consultation today and let’s talk governance - https://lnkd.in/gT3hNr-x

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16/06/2025

AI won’t replace your company secretary, but it might just test your board’s governance integrity.

With AI tools increasingly used to draft board minutes, it's tempting to lean into efficiency. But the catch? The board’s judgment can’t be outsourced.

We’ve read the latest joint statement, 'Effective Board Minutes and the Use of AI' from Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Governance Institute of Australia, and our take is simple:
1. AI can support, but it should never lead.
2. Human oversight isn’t optional - it’s the foundation of integrity.
3. Draft minutes are just that. Drafts. The real value comes from the boardroom conversation, and that can’t be generated.

We’ll have more thoughts in an upcoming blog, but for now, a question - Would your board know when AI has gone too far?

12/06/2025

Are you stepping into the Chair role or looking to strengthen how you lead your board or committee?

How to Be a Great Chair is a live, three-part masterclass designed to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. Whether you're new to the role or ready to sharpen your skills, this series offers practical tools, grounded guidance, and a space to reflect with others on what great chairing really looks like.

You’ll leave equipped to lead meaningful conversations, bring out the best in your board, and support strong, well-aligned decision-making at the table.

June 24, 26 and July 1 all at 11:00 am AEDT | 1:00pm NZDT

See you there!
Link to register - https://www.boardpro.com/become-a-great-chairperson-june-24

29/05/2025

Are you a Challenger? A Counsellor? Maybe a Change Agent?

Not all board Chairs lead the same way (and that’s 100% okay!). Great Chairs come in many styles, but understanding your default approach can be a powerful step toward becoming more effective in the role.

We’ve mapped eight common chairing styles, from the peacekeeping Consensus Builder to the sharp-witted Critic. Each brings strengths - and potential blind spots.

👀 Spot yourself in the list? Tell us which one sounds most like you.

22/05/2025

Boards often ask us, “How do we embed culture that lasts beyond a single leader or issue?”

Here’s our view: sustainable culture stems from consistent, intentional behaviours -especially in the boardroom.

It’s about how decisions are made, how disagreement is handled, how accountability is lived. The Pharmac Culture Review showed that culture isn’t abstract—it’s the daily reality of trust, safety, and purpose.

Good governance means checking in on your culture just as often as your strategy.

Want to explore how your board is shaping culture—intentionally or otherwise?

13/05/2025

The recent Pharmac Workplace Culture Review is a wake-up call for boards across Aotearoa.

It highlights something we see often: when culture is treated as an operational issue rather than a governance priority, misalignment and mistrust creep in—and change becomes harder than it needs to be.

It’s easy to view culture as intangible, but the truth is: it should be as system-driven as finances or risk. As the review puts it, “systems are the means by which a business translates its policies and objectives into reality.” It should be measured, reviewed, and intentionally shaped by the board. That’s why it’s a key part of our Board Health Check and Culture Workshop offerings.

Culture isn’t a communications exercise. It’s a leadership responsibility.
Are you carving out space in your boardroom to reflect on culture?

Read our latest blog here - https://groundedgovernance.co.nz/reflections-from-pharmacs-workplace-culture-review/

08/05/2025

We love hearing how our sessions land with boards:

"Good discussion on board succession planning and term length, along with training and development commitment to support a balanced and purposeful board. Thank you."

It’s feedback like this that reminds us why we do what we do.
Thanks to all the boards that have brought curiosity, courage, and commitment into the room this year.

25/02/2025

Looking to sharpen your chairing skills in 2025?

Whether you're stepping into the role of Board Chair or looking to refine your leadership, BoardPro and Grounded Governance have created the perfect solution—an On-Demand Chairing Course designed to fit your schedule.

✅ Accessible – Learn anytime, anywhere
✅ Affordable – High-value insights without the high cost
✅ Thorough – Practical, expert-led content
✅ Personalised – Option to book a 1:1 session with our Governance Experts

Take control of your development and strengthen your leadership at your own pace.

What are you waiting for? Register -> https://www.boardpro.com/become-a-great-chairperson-ondemand-3

19/02/2025

The governance landscape is shifting—are you ready?

As we step into 2025, directors face increasing pressures to navigate governance reforms, evolving regulations, and growing stakeholder expectations. The Institute of Directors NZ has identified the Top 5 Issues for Directors in 2025:

🔹 Governance reform – Staying ahead of changing best practices
🔹 Return on capital – Making responsible, strategic investment decisions
🔹 Regulatory complexity – Managing increasing compliance requirements
🔹 Stakeholder management – Balancing diverse interests and expectations
🔹 Strong leadership – Ensuring high-performing chairs and succession planning

Now more than ever, boards need adaptable leaders who can guide their organisations through uncertainty while upholding governance excellence. How is your board preparing for the challenges ahead?

13/02/2025

Growing into a new space is always exciting!

Keep an eye out in the coming months 👀 We have had an overwhelm of interest in providing a Skills Matrix model for our clients to have a in-depth understanding of their board capabilities. So, we’ve been tinkering away to create something great!
We will share more information shortly but we’re very excited.

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31 Matheson Crescent
Wanaka
9305

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+64272907414

Website

http://www.groundedgovernance.co.nz/

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