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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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New Year, New You…

Once again, we are approaching that time of year when we begin to wind down and reflect on what we want to achieve for 2015. As we head into the New Year, which may bring uncharted territory for some of us, it is important to make plans to ensure we maximise productivity.   My colleague Derek M...
31 December 2014
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Diversity in the Boardroom

I recently had the opportunity to work with The Birmingham Post, a regional newspaper and several organisations in promoting board diversity. Together, we launched The ‘Diversity in the Boardroom’ campaign and pledge. The aim is to create a platform for organisations, across the private,...
01 December 2014
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The 6C’s of an Effective Board Member

I’m aware my blogs have governance as their central focus. I recently used my governance concept- ‘The 6Cs of an Effective Board Member’ to carry out a session for Common Purpose about leading with passion and integrity. You can find out more about Common Purpose which is a great initiative of...
05 November 2014
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The 7 Governance Myths – Part Two

Reading time this month: 4 mins Within the field of governance, there are several myths or commonly held beliefs which surround what good governance is. These myths can lead to the wrong focus, bad practice or even failure. I would like to share with you my thoughts around what I call the ‘7 Gover...
02 October 2014
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The 7 Governance Myths – Part One

Within the field of governance, there are several myths or commonly held beliefs which surround what good governance is. These myths can lead to the wrong focus, bad practice or even failure. I would like to share with you my thoughts on what I call the ‘7 Governance Myths’ to lift some of the c...
01 October 2014
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Lessons Learned in Banking and Housing

Another ‘lessons learned’ report has been published this month by Altair a niche consultancy. It was commissioned in October 2013 by Sanctuary Housing Group and the Housing Regulator to understand the issues experienced by Cosmopolitan Housing Group which was on the brink of insolvency. Just las...
24 June 2014
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