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Governance Bites #84: managing tension in the boardroom, with Josh Comrie
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In this episode, Mark Banicevich speaks with recovering entrepreneur Josh Comrie about managing tension and conflict in the boardroom. He asks how you identify early signs of tension, and how you address them before they escalate. Josh outlines strategies he has found effective for resolving conflicts and maintaining productivity in board meetings. They discuss preparing for potentially contentious topics on the agenda, how to encourage healthy debate, and dealing with power dynamics. Josh also shares advice for newer directors who find themselves dealing with this type of conflict.
Josh Comrie is a recovered serial entrepreneur. Now he is a business adviser and conference speaker, helping ambitious entrepreneurs to grow and exit profitable, fulfilling businesses. Prior to this, he founded or co-founded several businesses, including The Attention Agency, Flying Kiwi Angels, Ambit, Potentia and Aspire Executive Search. His governance career includes director roles on several of his startups, and former President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (NZ). Josh’s ebook, “The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum”, is available at www.joshcomrie.com, and his podcast, "2 Commas", is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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