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The 7 Governance Myths

The 7 Governance Myths

Myth 1 As a non-executive director you get the best out of your executive colleagues by always keeping them on their toes. In a unitary board environment where executives attend and contribute in board meetings. board’s work better collectively when there is a collegiate approach. An aggressive approach is counter-productive and although healthy tension and

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How to… Master Corporate Reporting

How to… Master Corporate Reporting

Annual reports are an easy way to inform your stakeholders of your performance and achievements over the last year. Often including a summary of financial information from your statutory accounts, historically, many annual reports are figure heavy with one or two summaries or photographs included. T...
31 July 2018
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High Performing Boards

High Performing Boards

“Every company should be headed by an effective board, it is collectively responsible for the success of the company.” UK Corporate Governance Code
26 June 2018
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The Appraisal Process

The Appraisal Process

Most codes of governance allude to the need for regular appraisal of the board; it’s committees and members. However, it can sometimes be a challenge for organisations to keep on top of their appraisal cycle, let alone engage board members, some of whom are volunteers and many of whom work at the ...
31 May 2018
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When Diversity isn’t Enough

When Diversity isn’t Enough

This month’s blog has been written by a member of the governance forum team who has an active role in promoting the Diversity in the Boardroom Campaign. I am privileged to have her in our team and hand over this month’s blog to her. See you next month! The Governor
02 May 2018
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Good Governance

Good Governance

I recently reviewed some of the footage that I have developed undertaking my Governor Interviews. The Interviews that I have carried out have mainly been with experienced and high profile non–executive board members, the majority have been chairs at some point during their tenure and although ther...
30 March 2018
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Failing Governance Impacting Our World

Failing Governance Impacting Our World

Recently, in my role as a visiting professor I delivered a lecture to students on corporate governance and the role of the audit function. Our discussions were dominated by a recent case of corporate failure that is prominent in current affairs. The particular case demonstrated so many aspects of th...
27 February 2018
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