--- title: GovernWith Blog description: GovernWith blog for Boards, Directors and Executives who want to develop their governance capabilities so they achive their strategic goals and mitigate risk image: https://governwith.com/hubfs/GovernWith%20Blog%20Designer.jpeg --- [![GOVERNWITH logo 200-Apr-22-2024-01-11-17-5227-AM](https://governwith.com/hubfs/GOVERNWITH%20logo%20200-Apr-22-2024-01-11-17-5227-AM.png)](https://governwith.com) - [Our Products](https://governwith.com/products-0) - [Boardroom Plus](https://governwith.com/boardroom-plus) - [Executive Plus](https://governwith.com/executive-plus) - [Subcommittee Plus](https://governwith.com/subcommittee-plus) - [Professional Advice](https://governwith.com/products_professional-advice) - [GovernWith x Convene](https://governwith.com/products-gwc) - Why GovernWith - [About Us](https://governwith.com/about-us) - [The Contemporary Governance Model](https://governwith.com/contemporary-governance-model) - [Case Studies](https://governwith.com/case-studies-testimonials) - [Our Partners](https://governwith.com/partners) - Resources - [Webinars](https://governwith.com/webinars) - [Blog](https://governwith.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://governwith.com/contact) [JOIN NEWSLETTER](https://governwith.com/join-newsletter) [PLATFORM LOGIN](https://governwith.app) # GovernWith Blog GovernWith blog for Boards, Directors and Executives who want to develop their governance capabilities, achieve their strategic goals and mitigate risk. Browse by All Contemporary Governance Directors Cyber Security Climate Corporate Governance webinars Induction Aged Care Board of Directors ESG Financial Institutions Executive Leadership Team Health Care AI Chairperson Education GWCiT Human Services Sub Committee Clinical Governance Credit Union reform white paper [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/Skills%20Matrix%20Header.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/spotlight-looking-to-2026-what-do-financial-institution-boards-need-to-consider) ### [SPOTLIGHT: Looking to 2026 - What do Financial Institution Boards need to consider?](https://governwith.com/blog/spotlight-looking-to-2026-what-do-financial-institution-boards-need-to-consider) Dec 17, 2025 12:53:24 PM Watch this short informal but informative conversation between Fi Mercer – GovernWith CEO, and Jennifer Dean – GovernWith Financial Institution Professional Advisor, for insight into:  [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/spotlight-looking-to-2026-what-do-financial-institution-boards-need-to-consider) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/Board%20Composition.png)](https://governwith.com/blog/governance-women-and-the-future-of-trust) ### [Governance, Women, and the Future of Trust](https://governwith.com/blog/governance-women-and-the-future-of-trust) Aug 12, 2025 3:05:16 PM [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/governance-women-and-the-future-of-trust) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/Board%20Composition.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/board-composition) ### [Board Composition](https://governwith.com/blog/board-composition) Jun 3, 2025 11:52:52 AM When discussing board composition, the following topics should be considered: [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/board-composition) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/Skills%20Matrix%20Header.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/skills-matrix-financial-institutions) ### [SPOTLIGHT: Director Skills Matrix for Financial Institutions](https://governwith.com/blog/skills-matrix-financial-institutions) May 26, 2025 12:24:26 PM Watch this short informal but informative conversation between Fi Mercer – GovernWith CEO, and Jennifer Dean – GovernWith Financial Institution Professional Advisor, for insight into:  [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/skills-matrix-financial-institutions) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/GWC%20Board%20Management%20Article.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/board-management-key-challenges) ### [Top 5 Board Management Challenges in Australia](https://governwith.com/blog/board-management-key-challenges) Mar 27, 2025 12:56:51 PM Australian Boards face mounting pressure to strengthen corporate resilience amid economic, technological and regulatory disruptions in 2025. [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/board-management-key-challenges) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/APRA%20header%20%282%29.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/financial-institutions-regulatory-governance-alignment) ### [Enhancing Board Governance and Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions](https://governwith.com/blog/financial-institutions-regulatory-governance-alignment) Mar 25, 2025 9:34:17 AM In March 2025, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released a [Governance Review Discussion Paper](https://www.apra.gov.au/governance-review-discussion-paper) outlining proposals for enhancing governance frameworks within financial institutions. Among these, Proposals 1 (Skills and Capabilities) and 5 (Board Performance Review) both stand out as particularly significant. GovernWith’s Governance Review, Director Skills Matrix and External Evaluation services are specifically designed to provide comprehensive, contemporary and accessible governance assessments. These solutions not only meet APRA’s expectations but also help our clients meet regulatory requirements while strengthening overall governance effectiveness.  [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/financial-institutions-regulatory-governance-alignment) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/Jennifer%20Dean%20Header%20%281%29.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/introducing-jennifer-dean) ### [Interview with Jennifer Dean](https://governwith.com/blog/introducing-jennifer-dean) Feb 27, 2025 9:58:53 AM Watch this short interview with GovernWith's Jennifer Dean and Fi Mercer to learn more about: - Jennifer and her wealth of experience as a non-executive and executive Board Director, an actuary and financial services, superannuation and insurance industry executive with over 25 years experience.  - The importance of self-led annual and externally-led evaluations for Financial Institutions  - The types of clients and organisations Jenny works with - Jenny's role as a Financial Institutions Professional Advisor and Expert Convenor with GovernWith - Some final tips and tricks for Financial Institutions looking to enhance their compliance and contemporary governance capability    [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/introducing-jennifer-dean) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/Board%20Evaluation%20Header.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/role-of-governance-evaluation) ### [The Role of Governance Evaluation in Today's Australian Business Environment](https://governwith.com/blog/role-of-governance-evaluation) Jan 21, 2025 2:53:54 PM This article explores the term Governance Evaluation and examines its significance in maintaining the integrity of the Australian business environment. In business and legal settings, it is crucial to start with clear definitions, so here we go.   [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/role-of-governance-evaluation) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/Governance%20of%20AI%20Blog.jpg)](https://governwith.com/blog/governance-of-ai) ### [Governance of AI](https://governwith.com/blog/governance-of-ai) Oct 10, 2024 2:11:07 PM With the recent release of the Australian Government’s [Voluntary AI Safety Standard,](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/voluntary-ai-safety-standard)now is the perfect time to explore the Governance of AI and how Boards should be thinking about the use of AI in the businesses they oversee.  [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/governance-of-ai) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/57120930-450b-431b-99ea-2faeefb2b617.png)](https://governwith.com/blog/gwcit-press-release) ### [GWCiT Partnership Launch | Press Release](https://governwith.com/blog/gwcit-press-release) Sep 12, 2024 2:06:42 PM [GovernWith](https://governwith.com/), market-leader inContemporary Governance Review & Development, and [Convene](https://www.azeusconvene.com/en-au/), Australia’s premier Board management software, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership. The collaboration introduces [GWCiT (GovernWith x Convene in Microsoft](https://gwcinteams.com/)[Teams)](https://gwcinteams.com/), a unified platform designed to assure compliance, enhance governance effectiveness and streamlineBoard administration, all through Microsoft Teams.  [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/gwcit-press-release) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/1-Aug-07-2024-05-14-47-9356-AM.png)](https://governwith.com/blog/agedcare-reform) ### [Aged Care Reform and the Role of Contemporary Governance](https://governwith.com/blog/agedcare-reform) Aug 6, 2024 2:52:04 PM In recent years, Australia's aged care sector has experienced significant changes aimed at improving quality, safety, accountability, and governance. For Boards, Directors, Executives, and Subcommittees in aged care organisations, understanding these Reforms and their implications, as well as the role of leadership in contemporary governance, is essential for successfully navigating these transformations.   [Read More](https://governwith.com/blog/agedcare-reform) [![](https://governwith.com/hubfs/2-Aug-07-2024-05-14-15-1310-AM.png)](https://governwith.com/blog/empowering-diversity-on-your-board-and-executive) ### [Empowering diversity on your Board (and Executive)](https://governwith.com/blog/empowering-diversity-on-your-board-and-executive) Jul 10, 2024 12:24:01 PM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have been words ever present when talking about organisational culture and workforce, particularly in the last year. In Australian organisations, initiatives for DEI aim to guarantee representation and inclusive treatment of diverse workforces. These efforts strive against discrimination linked to race, gender, age, sexuality, and other minorities. Australian companies are increasingly embedding DEI into their operational frameworks by adopting detailed policies, conducting training programs, and collaborating with a variety of community groups. This approach is fostering a more inclusive corporate environment nationwide, but what about for our boards?    Celebrating its tenth year, the [Board Diversity Index\*](https://www.governanceinstitute.com.au/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-Board-Diversity-Index.pdf) stands as the exclusive in-depth analysis of Australian boards. It surveys the top 300 ASX listed companies, focusing on gender, cultural background, age, skills/experience, tenure, and independence. While providing no data in relation to the not-for-profit space, we could assume the findings wouldn’t be too dissimilar.    Though there has been some progress, especially in the number of board positions held by women, in many areas there has been no progress made at all, if not a decline.    The average age of a Board Member is still over 60 with a rapid current wane in directors under 50, there is no data on directors who are disabled, racial diversity remains under 10% with even less representation of First Nations Peoples, and the LGBTQIA+ Community had 4 openly identified directors total.    These findings are staggering. In Australia 42% of people who identify as [LGBTQIA+](https://www.theequalityproject.org.au/key-stats)\* hide their identity at work and community events, 1 in 5 people in Australia have a [disability\*](https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/disability/disability-ageing-and-carers-australia-summary-findings/latest-release), 30.7% of the Australian population were born [overseas\*](https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/almost-a-third-of-aussies-were-born-overseas-these-are-the-countries-theyre-coming-from/itnqw8hjv). When asking the question of their stakeholders, “Do they see themselves represented within our Board and Executive?”, many organisations simply need to answer no.     Corporate, sector and professional skills are fundamental when it comes to looking at a board’s capabilities and being assured the members reflect a make-up of people with strategic oversight in all required responsibilities. 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