In collaboration with the Institute of Directors New Zealand, in this episode we talk about the spread of misinformation and disinformation that has affected our ability to improve public health, address climate change, maintain a stable democracy, and more. 

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information—getting the facts wrong. Disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead—intentionally misstating the facts. The Acumen Edelman 2022 Trust Barometer revealed that business is the only trusted institution in Aotearoa. Rebuilding trust is key to societal stability, so how can business leaders build unity in a climate of distrust?

In this episode, Dentons Partner Linda Clark talks to the Founder of Leadership New Zealand, Dame Jo Brosnahan.  

What they will cover: 

• Why has the spread of misinformation and disinformation exploded in recent years? 
• What are the challenges for business leaders dealing with the spread of misinformation and disinformation within their organisation? 
• How do you protect employees and clients from buying into misinformation and disinformation conspiracy theories? 
• What do boards need to consider when it comes to proactively and reactively dealing with deteriorating trust within their organisation? 
• Does social media have a role to play in combating the spread of misinformation/disinformation?

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About the guests

Dame Jo Brosnahan

Company Chair, Director, Governance and Leadership Adviser

Jo is an experienced board Chair with a particular passion and expertise for leadership and governance.  She is currently Chair of Maritime New Zealand (the nation’s maritime agency), Chair of Harrison Grierson (NZ urban engineering and planning consultancy), and Chair of the Ambassadors for Leadership NZ.  Past governance roles over a range of sectors have included Chair of Northpower Fibre (ultra-fast broadband), Chair of Landcare Research, the board of Housing New Zealand, Chair of Taitokerau Education Trust and the board of the Auckland Museum.

Jo was the founder of Leadership New Zealand, which has over 700 Alumni across the diversity of NZ, was Chair of the LNZ Trust for more than a decade and now Chairs the Ambassadors.  As a Harkness Fellow and Aspen Scholar, Jo spent a year researching leadership in the USA.  She researches and writes about leadership, develops and facilitates leadership and governance programmes, and undertakes board reviews.

Jo believes that governance is leadership in action and for New Zealand to succeed, inspiring and capable leaders are required at both governance and executive levels. 

A Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Jo was previously the CEO of the Northland Regional Council and of the Auckland Regional Council. 

She received the honour of Dame Companion of the NZ Order of Merit in the 2023 Kings Birthday and Coronation Honours for services to governance and business.