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Boards Are Falling Short on Cyber Security: Why Governance Must Evolve
For decades, cyber security was relegated to the basement, a technical footnote handled by IT departments. However, in the modern corporate landscape, it has transformed into a critical board-level responsibility. Despite this shift, recent research from the UNSW Institute for Cyber highlights…
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How can I become a board director?
Securing your first non-executive director (NED) role is a significant professional milestone. However, the transition from an operational executive to a strategic governor requires a fundamental shift in mindset. In the current Australian regulatory environment, defined by heightened accountability and…
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The Algorithmic Breach: Why Public AI is the Newest Liability in the Boardroom
The intersection of fiduciary duty and emerging technology has reached a critical juncture. For years, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the corporate world focused on productivity and competitive advantage. However, a recent landmark decision by the Federal Court…
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High performance reporting: Writing a High-Impact CEO Report for the Board
In the rigorous governance environment, the monthly or quarterly CEO Report transcends mere data transmission; it is the definitive instrument for executive accountability and strategic alignment. A high-impact report allows a Board of Directors to transition quickly from fiduciary oversight to genuine…
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ASIC Data Shows Sharp Rise in Governance Failures: Are Boards Keeping Up?
Across Australia, regulatory pressure is increasing, but governance outcomes are not improving at the same pace. On 25 February 2026, ASIC released data on misconduct reporting and enforcement activity covering the period from 1 July to 31 December 2025. The…
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Navigating the New Frontier: Generative vs. Agentic AI in the Boardroom
The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every facet of business, from marketing and customer service to product development and, crucially, corporate governance. For directors, understanding and harnessing AI is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. However,…
Spotlight
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Theo Kapodistrias
He is a Non-Executive Director of the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia and has served as Tasmanian Divisional President of the organisation since 2017. He has been named one of Australia’s Most Influential Lawyers by Australasian Lawyer in both 2022 and 2023. He has…
How-to Guides
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Athena Board Integrated Minutes
This guide explains how to create, edit, review and finalise meeting minutes using Athena Board. The Minutes feature allows administrators to quickly generate professional minutes by pulling information from an existing board pack, collaborating with reviewers, and exporting or signing…
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How to register a new admin account on Athena Board
When you are added to a board as an administrator you will receive a welcome email from the Athena Board admin system which will look something like this; The blanked out areas will contain details specific to your invitation, the…
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How to register a new user account
Access to Athena Board is controlled by the company administrators. When you are added to a board you will receive a welcome email from the Athena Board admin system which will look like this; The blanked out areas will contain…
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Enable Athena Board’s AI Document Summary Feature
A new addition to Athena Board is a powerful AI backed document summary feature. Once enabled, all standard binder items are automatically summarised as they are uploaded, and these are made available to all attendees and recipients that have access…
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Offline Mode
The Athena Board apps on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Windows support offline mode, a handy feature when you’re travelling and away from an internet connection. How to use offline mode To use offline mode, make sure you have logged into…
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Admin board/committee segregation
Athena Board has a sophisticated mechanism for segregating access to boards / committees. This will be available if enabled by your subscription. When a board or committee is created by an admin, that admin becomes the owner and controls access by…
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Case Studies
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Interaction Disability Services Finds a Better Fit: Why They Migrated from Diligent to Athena Board
The commitment at Interaction Disability Services is to provide high-quality support for individuals with disabilities. Effective governance is crucial to achieving this mission, and a robust board portal plays a vital role in facilitating efficient board meetings, secure communication, and…
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Mining Group Streamlines Governance with Athena Board
Industry: Mining & ResourcesPrevious Solution: No Board Portal (Teams, SharePoint, Email, Word Docs)Use Case: Digitising Board Meetings and Governance for Remote Site and HQ Collaboration The Challenge A mid-tier mining and resources company had no formal board portal in place. The governance team…
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Financial Services Group Modernises Governance with Athena Board
Industry: Financial ServicesPrevious Solution: Established Board Portal ProviderUse Case: Board and Committee Governance for Multi-Entity Financial Group The Challenge A well-established financial services group was using a traditional board portal from a globally recognised provider. While the existing platform had served them for…
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