My work and research with over 100 organisations and more than 500 EBM Programme participants around the world has helped to establish the key principles of the TGF Framework which are: 1. Resources 2. Competency 3. Execution Briefly, the resources element of governance framework includes ensuring that every organisation has all the required documentation which
How To… Be an Effective Non-Executive DirectorIt’s been 13 years since the publication of the Higgs Review which examined the role of a non-executive director (NED) on the board. With boards now having to consider more than traditional compliance, stewardship and strategic functions, the role of the NED is even more critical. Board members should be considering Emergent Strategy, Generative Governance
The CORE Assurance FrameworkAs a board member, has this thought ever crossed your mind? “The buck stops with me so I reserve the right to check what I want, ask for what I want, in as much detail as I want, at a time that’s convenient to me.” An effective board member will always be keen to ensure
The 7 Traits of Highly Effective Board MembersReflective practice is a crucial part of good governance as it helps us to learn from mistakes and best practice, to determine the differences between good and poor governance and to help us in the training and development of existing and future board members. More importantly, being aware of how effective you are as
Diversity in the BoardroomAs a governance consultant and previously as an accountant, I have acquired the skills to contribute to the boards of organisations in different sectors over the past twenty years. I have observed, like many other leaders in the city, the gaps in board composition. On these boards, I saw for myself the lack of younger