How to be a good chair – a Corporate Governance Podcast

How to be a good chair: the latest edition of the corporate governance podcast explores this crucial boardroom role and how you can start well if it’s your first time. It’s a must for your corporate governance education.

Join your host, Dan Byrne, and Corporate Governance Institute co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer David Duffy, for an in-depth look at the role of the modern chair: how it’s changed, what its responsibilities are, and where the role might go in the future. 

The chair of a board is an essential role, and successful chairs will often have to juggle a huge amount of responsibilities and relationships: from fellow directors to executives to shareholders to employees. It’s a tough job, but a hugely rewarding one if you get it right. 

Moreover, the role of the chair has shifted a lot in the past few decades. Modern chairs are expected to be more active, initiative-driven, and able to encourage the best out of all other personnel in the boardroom. 

Dan and David will run through all this and more in this latest Corporate Governance Podcast.

David Duffy is based in Dublin, Ireland and is the co-founder and chief innovation officer at the Corporate Governance Institute. 

David has many years’ experience in corporate governance and has seen, first-hand, just how much the sector has morphed into the heavily regulated, hands-on, and high-stakes environment it is today. 

David has been a key source of advice and commentary on many governance challenges throughout the years and has recently appeared in international media to discuss scandals such as the UK Post Office, the meltdown at US aircraft manufacturer Boeing, and the payments scandal at the Irish state broadcaster RTE.

The Corporate Governance Podcast is your taster of what’s new in governance worldwide. The modern director understands that boardroom responsibilities have dramatically increased, and old norms are being challenged by new ideals around sustainable business that respect all stakeholders – not just shareholders. 

Because of this, corporate governance education is an invaluable addition to a director’s skillset—something that will help you stand out amongst your colleagues. 

CGI offers dedicated diplomas in both corporate governance and ESG – as well as numerous other certificates focusing on the areas of governance you’re passionate about. 

They’re delivered entirely online, and self-paced – meaning you can learn and study at a rate that suits you. 

To learn more or enrol, check out our courses. We look forward to working with you in the future.