Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI)

📢 The SME Export Taskforce paper is out today! We are delighted to have played a key role in the The Labour Party’s SME Export Taskforce, under the leadership of the FSB Westminster (Federation of Small Businesses). With only 10% of SMEs currently exporting, the need for action is clear. So, what can we do to encourage more small firms to export? 🤔 The paper sets out five clear missions: ✈️ Trade needs to be a priority across all Government departments. 🚢 Small firms need transparency when it comes to exporting. 🚂 Make paperless transactions the norm across the whole supply chain. 🚚 Give small firms strong support from their first day of trading. 💲 Access to trade finance should be easier. 📝 We were particularly pleased to have been able to set the Taskforce’s recommendation for measuring success. ➡ This recommendation came directly from our paper ‘Setting a Meaningful Export Target for Britain’: https://lnkd.in/d7ApRZGn Read the full SME Export Taskforce paper below ⤵ #SMEs #export #accesstofinance #ukgovernment #ukeconomy #supplychains #transparency

Make an impact in the global corporate governance community! 29 – 30 October 2024 📅 🌍 This October, join us for a global gathering of corporate governance experts at the GNDI virtual conference. Spanning 24 time zones and six continents, we'll tackle the pressing issues facing today's boardrooms. Registration opens soon! Keep an eye out for updates. IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública Australian Institute of Company Directors IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa Institute of Corporate Directors ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Institute of Directors Ireland IDU Israel Directors Union Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD) Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance Institute of Directors in New Zealand Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance: PICG (Official) Institute of Corporate Directors PH Singapore Institute of Directors Institute of Directors (IoD) Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors Swiss Institute of Directors Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) Yönetim Kurulu Üyeleri Derneği Institute of Directors South Africa NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) #CorporateGovernance

Day 3 of the Global Network of Director Institutes gathering in Istanbul kicked off with the BDA Member and Stakeholder Event! Our host, Mehmet Sami, set the tone for the day, followed by our GNDI Chair Kirsten (KP) Patterson, who shared insights and updates on GNDI activities with the GNDI and local members from Yönetim Kurulu Üyeleri Derneği #GNDI2024 #Leadership #Governance #DirectorCommunity IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública Australian Institute of Company Directors IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa Institute of Corporate Directors ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Institute of Directors Ireland IDU Israel Directors Union Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD) Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance Institute of Directors in New Zealand Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance: PICG (Official) Institute of Corporate Directors PH Singapore Institute of Directors Institute of Directors (IoD) Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors Swiss Institute of Directors Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) Yönetim Kurulu Üyeleri Derneği Institute of Directors South Africa NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD)

We had some excellent discussions at our board meeting yesterday, driving forward our vision for effective governance and strategic growth. Looking forward to the exciting journey ahead! #Leadership #Governance #BoardMeeting #StrategicGrowth IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública Australian Institute of Company Directors IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa Institute of Corporate Directors ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Institute of Directors Ireland IDU Israel Directors Union Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD) Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance Institute of Directors in New Zealand Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance: PICG (Official) Institute of Corporate Directors PH Singapore Institute of Directors Institute of Directors (IoD) Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors Swiss Institute of Directors Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) Yönetim Kurulu Üyeleri Derneği Institute of Directors South Africa NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD)

Last night, the Global Network of Director Institutes were treated to a wonderful dinner by our hosts Yönetim Kurulu Üyeleri Derneği in the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey. It was an evening filled with inspiring conversations and a celebration of our collective commitment to excellence in governance. IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública Australian Institute of Company Directors IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa Institute of Corporate Directors ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Institute of Directors Ireland IDU Israel Directors Union Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD) Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance Institute of Directors in New Zealand Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance: PICG (Official) Institute of Corporate Directors PH Singapore Institute of Directors Institute of Directors (IoD) Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors Swiss Institute of Directors Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) Institute of Directors South Africa NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) #CorporateGovernance #GNDI

GNDI meetings kicked off in Istanbul this morning with a collaborative and informative gathering of leaders in global corporate governance. Our members brainstormed the structure and benefits our our Global Passport and reciprocity. What an incredible first day of reimagining benefits for our global community! IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública Australian Institute of Company Directors IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa Institute of Corporate Directors ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Institute of Directors Ireland IDU Israel Directors Union Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD) Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance Institute of Directors in New Zealand Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance: PICG (Official) Institute of Corporate Directors PH Singapore Institute of Directors Institute of Directors South Africa  Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A  The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors  Swiss Institute of Directors  Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)  Institute of Directors (IoD)  NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)  Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) Yönetim Kurulu Üyeleri Derneği #CorporateGovernance #GNDI #BoardOfDirectors

Should there be a Code of Conduct for Directors of organisations? I say yes - what about you? The Institute of Directors (IoD) has developed a fantastic draft Code of Conduct, led by Lord Iain McNicol, and using the #NolanPrinciples for inspiration, that is currently out for consultation with the business community and general public till 16th August. Personally, I think this is a superb initiative that meets a real need for how we hold business leaders to account for HOW they are managing their organisations. It is structured around 6 key "Principles of Director Conduct": 1️⃣ Leading By Example - demonstrating exemplary standards of behaviour in personal conduct and decision-making. 2️⃣ Integrity - acting with honesty, adhering to strong ethical values, and doing the right thing. 3️⃣ Transparency - communicating, acting and making decisions openly, honestly and clearly. 4️⃣ Accountability - taking personal responsibility for actions and their consequences. 5️⃣ Fairness - treating people equitably, without discrimination or bias. 6️⃣ Responsible Business - integrating ethical and sustainable practices into business decisions, taking into account societal and environmental impacts. Underpinning each Principle are specific "Undertakings" that clearly indicate what demonstrating that principle should look like. These lead to outcomes that I think we can all agree are desirable... respect, reputation, confidence, trust, relationships, legitimacy and resilience. ✔ Personally I'm a big fan of how this has been structured, because it gives clear guidelines for Directors to check themselves against. ✔ I'm also very glad to see that social and environmental sustainability has been woven in. But I also agree with the things that it DOESN'T do, like: ❌ It does not suggest Directors should NEVER make bad decisions. Mistakes are inevitable, but how you handle them matters. ❌ It does not restrictively define HOW Directors should make decisions, or indeed what decisions they should be making. What do you think of this Code of Conduct? Do you think all Directors should have to sign up to it (or something like it)? Make your voice heard at the link to the consultation in the comments... #Directors #Governance #CodeOfConduct #DecisionMaking #Consultation

Last night's meet and greet kicked off this year's GNDI Global Meeting in Istanbul with some networking and welcome drinks. We're excited for this week's programme where our global community will convene to discuss the latest trends and issues shaping the Corporate Governance landscape. Keep an eye on our page for further updates! #CorporateGovernance #GlobalCommunity #GNDI IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública Australian Institute of Company Directors IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa Institute of Corporate Directors ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Institute of Directors Ireland IDU Israel Directors Union Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD) Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance Institute of Directors in New Zealand Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance: PICG (Official) Institute of Corporate Directors PH Singapore Institute of Directors Institute of Directors (IoD) Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors Swiss Institute of Directors Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) Yönetim Kurulu Üyeleri Derneği Institute of Directors South Africa NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD)

Thank you Mark Banicevich, it was a pleasure chatting with you.   For reference, Mark has some really interesting episodes where he discusses contemporary governance issues with many interesting governance professionals. They are well worth listening to. The Chartered Governance Institute, Chartered Governance Institute New Zealand, Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI), Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Institute of Directors (IOD), India, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Singapore Institute of Directors Institute of Directors (Kenya), ISM University of Management and Economics, Leeds Beckett University, European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), International Corporate Governance Network African Corporate Governance Network Chairs Forum

https://lnkd.in/dSw58rV9 En el newsletter de junio de 2024 del IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública, miembro por Argentina de la Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI), publiquè una sìntesis con los principales conceptos vertidos en la reciente jornada que organizò Libertad y Progreso con el Cato Institute en Buenos Aires en el mes de junio. Jugosos conceptos, desafiantes oradores.