Whether you are Chair, a full-time executive or a Non-Executive Director, as a member of a Board you have a number of responsibilities and duties. These are covered by:

  • Strategic Oversight and Direction
  • CEO Selection, Evaluation, and Succession Planning
  • Financial Oversight and Risk Management
  • Compliance, Ethics, and Stakeholder Relations
  • Governance and Board Effectiveness

Section 172 of the 2006 Companies Act sums it up as “to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members (shareholders) as a whole”. The theory is easy. In practice, it can get a lot more complicated with conflicts of the market, time pressures and different stakeholders, to name but a few.

Here are some of the areas that I get involved with. Get in touch if you want to discuss any of them in detail.

Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)

  • One of the advantages of NEDs is that they are external and with that bring a different perspective and see the situation with fresh eyes. One of the disadvantages is that they seldom have time to do what is needed above the reason they have been brought in. As such I work with them and have a number of tools to develop individuals, increase effectiveness and strengthen decision making on Boards.

Looking for your First NED Appointment?

Many executives are well qualified to be NEDs but they get very frustrated by not getting their first appointment. I have developed a detailed, step-by-step workbook that takes you through the 8 critical areas that a prospective NED needs to nail to be successful in these very competitive markets.

You will:

  • Clarify and sharpen your NED proposition
  • Define and focus your target companies
  • Strengthen your approach to outreach and positioning
  • Identify any governance knowledge gaps
  • Build on what is already working!

Buy my “From Audit to a Crystal Clear NED Proposition” workbook

At £48.50, it is aimed at the senior executive who has had general management responsibilities, knows a bit about governance, strategy and leadership but is not effectively marketing themselves at the Board level. As you can see it is priced at a very accessible level for those who have already invested in NED courses but are not being taken seriously in these crowded and competitive times.

It also comes with some discounts and bonuses. One way or another, you are likely to get your money back 😊

Strategic Planning

  • Strategy – what strategy? Do you have one or has it turned into a budgeting process? Is it being implemented? Are separate teams doing conflicting things?
  • My framework, which covers the big strategic questions, gives them a priority and then how to execute. You and your team develop a common language to develop an effective and practical approach that makes things happen in this ever more competitive market.

Board Development

  • Is your board no longer effective? Does it have the capabilities you need? Is there conflict rather than robust discussion?
  • If your board is not developing to better support and direct your company, then it will not grow. This programme will make sure that everyone is clear about their role and responsibilities as well as identify how the composition can be improved. It will assure that you have a clear strategic direction and priorities.

Now if you don’t have a board we need to talk!

Leadership Dashboard

  • Too many figures and not enough direction? Overwhelmed and having difficulty focusing on what matters most? Is what is happening in your company not aligning with your vision? Feeling that your values are conflicting with the needs of your business?
  • In a busy company this tool gets you back on track making sure that you are dealing with the longer term leadership rather than simply managing the hectic here and now. It also looks at your personal values and how you can resolve issues with your company’s needs. This framework gets you to focus on what is most important to your company for its success and your satisfaction.