CGI Podcast
Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dan Byrne at the Corporate Governance Institute about Psychology and the Boardroom. We discussed bias, risk, personality dynamics and other psychological factors that all have an effect on the governance decisions and outcomes.
You can listen to it on Spotify or visit the Corporate Governance Institute website to read more about the episode.
I hope you enjoy it.
AI and Boards in 2025
AI is changing work and society beyond what we might have imagined - as recently as 5 years ago.
What does this mean for for Boards for directors and for governance itself?
Currently in Australia and elsewhere a Director must be a human. A Director cannot be AI. (This raises the issue of ‘proof of human’ but that’s the topic of another post.)
The key aspect of being a human is the capacity to develop and maintain relationships. Board professionals need to form functional and nuanced relationships with other complex human beings and this requires social and emotional competence. Artificial Intelligence does not do this - yet.
How will AI change the Board and its members? How quickly will that happen?
Are you ready for the change?
Boards and Psychology
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dan Byrne, journalist with the Corporate Governance Institute https://www.thecorporategovernanceinstitute.com.
Dan and I discussed
why psychology matters the boardroom,
how psychology can help boards and the executive make better decisions
the role of psychological safety - hoe important is it?
Thank you Dan for a terrific chat!
For those interested, the recording is here: https://lnkd.in/eqZQWmFG
Creating and protecting value
It all begins with an idea.
At the heart of the Upboard Global model sits the DLMA framework — pronounced 'dilemma' — and for good reason.
Today's business environment is more complex than ever. Demographic shifts, technological disruption, and rapidly evolving stakeholder expectations mean that boards and executives face genuine dilemmas every day. The question is no longer simply how to lead — it's about knowing when to push forward and when to hold the line.
Below is a representation of the DLMA model. DLMA is a way in which board and individual director predisposition to value creation and value protection can be identified.
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The DLMA framework offers a practical lens for doing exactly that. It helps boards and individual directors identify their natural predisposition toward value creation on one hand, and value protection on the other — and to adjust their approach accordingly.
The most effective organisations don't treat this as an either/or choice. Governance excellence isn't about picking between risk and opportunity — it's about mastering both. By understanding where their instincts naturally sit, boards can build more balanced governance approaches that draw on the full range of perspectives needed for long-term, sustainable success.
With acknowledgement to Peter Tunjic of ondirectorship.com for his thought leadership on the dynamics between boards and executives, and the interplay between creating and protecting value.
Your Brand
My colleague Julissa Shrewsbury from New Work Consulting and I have developed a round table / webinar. We are guns for hire!
Our topic for the discussion is how to craft the best personal and professional brand you can - to increase your chances of landing a NED role.
For those in Board / Executive Search; consultancies who serve the governance industry; coaches and Institutes of Directors - consider hiring us to conduct a roundtable for your clients. (It will help enhance your brand as well). We will take your audience through the key aspects of brand building - with specifics on attracting positive interest from a well crafted resume / LinkedIn profile.
Please email for more details hello@upboard.global We look forward to hearing from you.