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Future Directors Podcast

Mar 13, 2024

Hello, fellow governance geeks, director dorks and boardroom boffins! This special technological episode features your host Paul Smith - founder of Future Directors - chatting with the hugely popular Generative AI tool, ChatGPT 4.0.

Having crowdsourced some questions from his network, Paul ask Chat questions, follow-up...


Jan 17, 2024

As we see big brand companies like Qantas and OpenAI go through what we can safely say from the outside is a bit of a ‘governance crisis’, it has brought up the need to be very clear about what is board leadership and why is it different to other leadership roles.

In another bite-sized episode of Paul by himself...


Jan 10, 2024

In a world of ever-evolving organisational governance, where boards serve as the nerve centre of decision-making and strategy, it is surprising how often the simple question of PURPOSE remains unanswered.

Boards of directors, entrusted with steering companies through complex waters, frequently grapple with their roles,...


Dec 28, 2023

In this special episode, we share a recent recording of Paul hosting a live webinar on the subject of AI, its impact on boardrooms, policies, governing and the role of board directors themselves. 

Is it a risk, an opportunity, or (spoiler alert) both?

In this episode, Paul discusses:

  • What is AI, Generative AI and what...


Oct 19, 2023

On the back of episode 89, we've been looking at another study. This time by Monash University in Australia, which delved deep into board diversity and inclusion.

They interviewed remarkable women from diverse backgrounds, and what they unearthed is a wake-up call for every boardroom across the world.

In this episode,...