The Board’s role in risk management is fundamental – the buck (for everything) stops in the boardroom! It’s essential that the Board thinks deeply and often about the key risks that can lead to different outcomes than expected, positive or negative. Every week we see scandals relating to safeguarding, abuse, fraud, cyber security … For …
We are delighted to have confirmation that we are now an approved centre with the leading Awarding Organisation, Open College Network (OCN) NI. Their mission is “to develop and award qualifications which engage, enrich and equip learners for life”, which fits very well with the core purpose of Leading Governance. OCN has registered over 360,000 …
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Just because Codes of Governance state that external governance reviews should happen, maybe that isn’t a strong enough reason for a Board to commit the time, energy and cash to make it happen. Over the years, we’ve been told by clients that it can be a daunting prospect – inviting a stranger in to scrutinise …
Commissioning an External Governance Review – 3 reasons why you should Read More »
Too often, we see Boards merely rubber stamping the decisions brought to them by management. The 21st century boardroom should be a place for robust debate, where challenge is welcomed, support is offered, diversity of thought is openly shared and teamwork is proactively developed. Diversity of skills, experience, perspectives and thinking styles are important drivers …
“Smart people learn from their mistakes, but the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others” (Brandon Mull on www.blissquote.com) We’re dedicating this blog to some of the best learning we’ve seen from governance failures across governance in relation to the public sector and public sector relationship of RQIA with the Department of Health …
Governance is the leadership of decision-making, culture, controls and accountability from the boardroom and throughout the organisation to get consistently great outcomes.
Board Meeting Reflection The best Boards we know are passionately committed to continual learning and improvement, starting in the boardroom. Given the importance of Board meetings, it makes sense for everyone involved to review their effectiveness, at least a few times per year. Including ‘review of meeting’ in the agenda, and making time for it, …
Brilliant Board Meetings – look back to move forward! Read More »
Broad enough to cover the main bits; small enough to keep people’s interest Recently, we’ve been asked to review the Governance Manuals and Standing Orders for several non-profit Boards. Not all organisations have them, but they can form a useful bridge between what you must do (as stated in your constitution document) and what you …
Governance Manuals – Design your rules like a movie trailer Read More »
In response to demand from clients, we have been running open ‘soundbite webinars’ Board Development Workshops on Zoom, which have attracted Board members from a very wide range of organisations. We’re also now being asked to deliver these for individual Boards – a one-hour learning experience at the beginning of a Board meeting (as an …
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