Good governance is the key to the success of any organisation. A well-governed business in the private sector enjoys financial success and growth in a sustainable and ethical way. In the public and voluntary sectors, the governance and leadership of organisations can literally mean the difference between life and death. Good or bad governance affects

Reading time this month – 4 minutes In Caribbean and West African Folklore there is a character called Anansi who is seen to be the quintessential embodiment of wisdom. Often portrayed as a spider in the stories that bear his name, the tales in which he features use clear and simple messages to offer readers

So, in this blog post I’m looking back at the subjects I’ve covered in 2016 which I hope will encourage you to reflect on your progress as well as helping you focus on steps that will help you to become a more effective governance practitioner.  Chairing Meetings Effectively In January I looked at the role

Mrs May has also alluded to this review focusing on “unlisted” companies causing us to look ‘Beyond The FTSE’ which is the theme I launched earlier this month with the Diversity in the Boardroom Campaigns latest publication.   I launched the Diversity in the Boardroom Campaign two years ago alongside a group of leading figures

1. Before you Join Think about why you wanted to join this board and how your background and skills will be of benefit to the organisation.   You are already aware of the duties of a director as highlighted by the Companies Act 2016. As a refresher you have a fiduciary duty to the company

Is this scenario a familiar one? It’s that time of year again to produce the annual report. The accounts and statutory notes are circulated by the accounts department amongst the executive team for comment. The narrative includes words underlined from last year’s reports. Your team is asked to include this year’s figures in the spaces