Good governance in non-profits Whether we’re buying a new car, booking a holiday, or building a strong board, we tend to conduct a cost-benefit analysis,

Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board There is growing recognition of the importance of the role of the Board, both in driving performance and

The vast majority of board members with whom we work hold some common governance misconceptions about their role. These are our top six Governance Misconceptions

Here are our 10 easy ways to improve your board 1. Insist on 100% attendance. The easiest way for all of your board members to

Board members are tasked with many responsibilities – determining strategy, monitoring performance, agreeing acceptable risks and ‘setting the tone’, to name but a few. Arguably

I love my allotment. You have a lot of time to think when you’re digging, weeding and watering. And it hit me that there are

Mandatory governance training for Board Members I can almost hear the groans and the chorus of “not again”. And yet just this week, we have

On 17 September the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued the latest version of the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code). Who does the FRC Code apply

You’ve found a board that is a good match for your skills, successfully got through the recruitment process, and now you’re a new board member

Boardroom Leadership A key role for any board is to provide leadership for the organisation. The board sets the tone, defines the values to drive

Crisis management Our experience with clients shows that we have 2 main types of organisation which approach us looking for governance support. Most of our

The Nolan Principles 25 years on In 1994, the UK government established the Committee on Standards in Public Life. The committee was chaired by Lord