What is governance?
Governance is the role of leading an organisation and management in its day-to-day running or operating. Governance is the job of the governing body, such as a committee or board, to provide direction, leadership and control.
Often seen as the domain of corporate businesses, governance applies to all family businesses. In a family farming situation, the family and business are intertwined, and you may play all the roles (governor, manager, staff); you may need to wear a different hat for different roles.
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Four Pillars and Seven Governance Principles
The Governance framework used in DairyNZ's Farm Business Governance programme.
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Understanding the business guide
This is a guide for people considering a position on the board or advisory board of a farming company.
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Develop your governance skills
Keen to develop your governance skills and apply that knowledge to your own business, industry or community?
Content on this page is adapted from and attributed to Community Net Aotearoa, NZ Institute of Directors and Business Torque Systems.