company secretary

We are often asked if we help with NFP Boards that are performing poorly, and this often leads to some interesting conversations. 

The most common being what defines a poor performing Board and how you accurately judge poor performance. In my experience, looking into poor Board performance can be a very subjective exercise. Here I discuss some insights about how to identify poor Board performance, as well as what can help assist the Board to improve and serve the organisation’s purpose. 

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

The history of director independence and how we have dealt with conflicts in the past, can assist and guide us in the future. How do you determine director independence in your NFP, and should you? 

There are unique considerations for NFPs, because they are set up by people who have a personal interest from the start, for example they been affected by an illness in some way or are heavily invested in a cause. So there is intrinsically, a conflict. Here I discuss what to look out for when considering director independence.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

Have you considered the Federated Model structure for your NFP?  This week we continue the topic of Federated Models and discuss the benefits and opportunities.  I also deliver thoughts on when and why, NFPs don't merge.  While federated models can be a joy for some and frustrating for others, it is important to obtain clarity on your structure requirements.  The points raised here will aid the conversation, however if you have questions about federated model structures or NFP Governance, feel free to contact us.

Listen to the podcast episode NFP Federated Models - Part 1

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

This week we continue with the topic of NFP structures. What are the implications of having an NFP subsidiary?  What should you be aware of when thinking of having a subsidiary?  In this video I discuss subsidiary structures, how they can occur, what are the implications and the importance of paying attention to the element of ‘control’.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

As an NFP with a federated model structure, there are a couple of things to be aware of to ensure success and maintain a meaningful impact.  What are federated models and how are they efficient? 

While federated models can be a joy for some and frustrating for others, it is important to effectively maintain structure to ensure success. If there is frustration or a lack of clarity, there needs to be a process to resolve it efficiently and effectively, so everyone is working together as a collective.

We should take our time investigating structures such as federated models and seek a process to adapt and change, as necessary. With clarity federated models can be a joy to work with in the NFP space.

Listen to the podcast episode NFP Federated Models - Part 2

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

The NDIS has impacted the not-for-profit space in many ways. One of the challenges for organisations that have fully embraced the NDIS, is the allocation of funding. 

In this podcast I discuss how you might tackle this strategically, by suggesting a clear separation of your purpose and your allocation of funding. 

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

The NDIS has ushered in a rapid growth of the not-for-profit space. There are strategies and capabilities to consider when turnover grows from 1 to 10 million, or 10 to 50 million, within two or three years. 

In this podcast I discuss how organisations, boards, and CEOs might evolve to successfully maintain their rapid growth. I also include the challenges that can present, because the roles and considerations, are very different.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

Not-for-profit CEO transition is topic that has come up a lot in the past 12 months.   Most people agree there are two undeniable truths regarding the CEO, they are the most pivotal and key personnel in the organisation, and one day the CEO will inevitably leave the organisation. Has your board identified a process for when your CEO moves on?    In this video I discuss what your board needs to consider when managing this process.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

One of the new requirements for ACNC is increased disclosure - related party transactions.  While compliance is important, in this podcast I focus on understanding related party transactions from a governance perspective specifically why and how to implement these changes. 

Related party transactions are similar in principle to managing conflict of interest, openness, and clarity.  By taking a step-by-step approach you will create alignment in your organisation, alignment that only governance can achieve.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

सुनिए एक समर्पित सीएस प्रोफेशनल सुधीर मुथा के जीवन की प्रेरक कहानी। सुधीर वर्तमान में जी आर इंफ्राप्रोजेक्ट्स लिमिटेड में कंपनी सेक्रेटरी के रूप में कार्यरत है। पिछले 12 वर्षों से ये इसी कंपनी काम करते हुए अपनी सेवाएं दे रहे है। आपको बतादें इन्होंने स्कूल के दिनों से लेकर करियर के इस पड़ाव तक हमेशा अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ देने का प्रयास किया है। अपनी पेशेवर सफलता और अकादमिक उत्कृष्टता हासिल करने के लिए हर बाधा को पार किया और बिना रुके समान गति से आगे बढ़ते गए। आपको बतादें अपने इस सफर की शुरुआत इन्होंने जोधपुर शहर से की थी। जी हाँ हमेशा से पढाई में विशेष रूचि रखने वाले सुधीर के नाम डिग्रियों की एक लंबी फेहरिस्त है। 12वीं के बाद, बी.कॉम (ऑनर्स), एम.कॉम, और एलएलबी पूरा किया और फिर सीए करने के साथ सी.एस. भी किया। सिक्किम मणिपाल यूनिवर्सिटी से एमबीए और विद्यापीठ यूनिवर्सिटी से पीएच.डी. की। इस तरह 9 डिग्रीया लेने के साथ साथ करियर में आगे बढ़ें। अलग अलग क्षेत्र में काम कर सेवाएं देने के पश्चात ये उदयपुर चले आए और यहां बतौर कंपनी सेक्रेटरी एचआरएच ग्रुप ऑफ होटल्स को ज्वाइन किया और फिर यहां से जी आर इंफ्रा प्रोजेक्ट्स लिमिटेड को ज्वाइन किया। वर्तमान में ये इसी कंपनी में बतौर सीएस कार्यरत है और आज अपने जीवन से, अपने पेशे से पूरी तरह संतुष्ट है। पूरी कहानी पढ़ें https://stories.workmob.com/sudhir-mutha-financial-services

 वर्कमोब द्वारा #मेरीकहानी कार्यक्रम के माध्यम से एक नयी पहल शुरू की गयी है जिसके ज़रिये हर कोई छोटे बड़े बिज़नेस ओनर्स अपनी प्रेरक कहानियों को यहाँ सभी के साथ साझा कर सकते है। क्योंकि हर शख्स की कहानी में है वो बात जो जीवन को बदलकर एक नयी दिशा दिखाएगी, और ज़िन्दगी में ले आएगी आशा की एक नयी चमकती किरण। #बनाओअपनीपहचान #प्रेरककहानियाँ #सुधीरमुथा #जीआरइंफ्राप्रोजेक्ट्सलिमिटेड #कंपनीसेक्रेटरी #कंपनी #एचआरएचग्रुपऑफहोटल्स #जीआरइंफ्राप्रोजेक्ट्सलिमिटेड #सीएस 

जानिए वर्कमोब के बारे में: 

जुड़िये वर्कमोब पर अपनी कहानी साझा करने और प्रेरणादायक कहानियाँ देखने के लिए। ये एक ऐसा मंच है जहां आप पेशेवरों, लघु व्यापारियों, उद्यमियों और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ताओं की वीडियो कहानियां देख सकते हैं और दूसरों को प्रेरित करने के लिए अपनी व्यक्तिगत और व्यावसायिक कहानी सभी के साथ साझा कर सकते हैं। आपकी कहानी में लोगों को आशा देने, प्रेरणा देने और दूसरों का जीवन बदलने में मदद करने की एक अद्भुत क्षमता है। यह 100% मुफ़्त है। इस लिंक पर क्लिक करें और देखें प्रेरक कहानियां https://stories.workmob.com/ 

हमारे ऐप्प को डाउनलोड करें: 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.workmob 

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/workmob/id901802570 
 

सुनिए एक दशक से अधिक समय से देश की सेवा के लिए समर्पित एक आईएएस अधिकारी सोनल गोयल की सफलता की प्रेरक कहानी। सोनल गोयल के जीवन की कहानी देश की उन तमाम लड़कियों और महिलाओं को प्रेरित करेगी जो अपने घरों से बाहर निकलते हुए अपने सपनें पूरा करने का हौंसला, साहस और ज़ज़्बा रखती है। दोस्तों ये तो हम सभी जानते है कि आज देश में महिलाओं की ज़िन्दगी सिर्फ घर की चारदीवारी तक ही सीमित नहीं है। महिलाएं आज पुरुषों के कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर आगे बढ़ रही है और अपनी क़ाबिलियत के दम पर हर क्षेत्र में अपनी पहचान बना रही है। पानीपत, हरियाणा की रहने वाली सोनल गोयल भी एक ऐसी महिला है जिन्होंने एक आईएएस अधिकारी बनने के सपनें के साथ आगे कदम बढ़ाया। मंज़िल मुश्किल थी। इन्हें भली-भांति ज्ञात था कि जो मार्ग इन्होंने चुना है, इसके लिए एक कठिन परीक्षा पार करनी होगी। जहां हज़ारों में नहीं, बल्कि लाखों की संख्या में उम्मीदवार होंगे। लेकिन फिर भी इन्होंने खुद पर विश्वास रखा, जमकर मेहनत की।मन लगाकर पढ़ाई की और फिर सिविल सर्विस की परीक्षा दी, पहले प्रयास में असफल रही। लेकिन बिना हार माने अगले वर्ष दुबारा प्रयास किया और आख़िर इस बार भाग्य ने इनका साथ दिया। इनकी मेहनत रंग लायी और इन्होंने ऑल इंडिया में 13वीं रैंक हांसिल करते हुए अपनी मंज़िल की ओर एक नया कदम बढ़ाया। और तभी से ये एक आईएएस अधिकारी के रूप में अपनी सेवाएं दे रही है। वर्तमान में ये नई दिल्ली में त्रिपुरा भवन में स्पेशल रेजिडेंट कमिश्नर के पद पर तैनात हैं। इनकी कहानी आज देश की हर महिला को एक हौंसला और हिम्मत देती है, खुद पर भरोसा रखते हुए आगे बढ़ने, और सफलता का मुकाम पाने के लिए प्रेरित करती है। आज ये मानती हैं कि देश के हर युवा को देश के प्रति, देशवासियों के प्रति अपनी ज़िम्मेदारी समझते हुए करियर में आगे बढ़ने के लिए ऐसे क्षेत्र का चयन करना चाहिए जिसमें रहते हुए वो अपने देश, और समाज की सेवा कर सकें। 

वर्कमोब द्वारा #मेरीकहानी कार्यक्रम के माध्यम से एक नयी पहल शुरू की गयी है जिसके ज़रिये हर कोई छोटे बड़े बिज़नेस ओनर्स अपनी प्रेरक कहानियों को यहाँ सभी के साथ साझा कर सकते है। क्योंकि हर शख्स की कहानी में है वो बात जो जीवन को बदलकर एक नयी दिशा दिखाएगी, और ज़िन्दगी में ले आएगी आशा की एक नयी चमकती किरण। #प्रेरककहानियाँ #सोनलगोयल #आईएएसअधिकारी #आईएएस #सिविलसर्विस #स्पेशलरेजिडेंटकमिश्नर #त्रिपुराभवन

जानिए वर्कमोब के बारे में: जुड़िये वर्कमोब पर - ये है भारत का अपना एक प्रोफेशनल सोशल नेटवर्क। जोश और जुनून से भरी प्रेरणादायक कहानियां देखिये। मजेदार प्रतियोगिताएं खेलिए, उनका हिस्सा बने, लाइव जुड़िये, और भी बहुत कुछ पाए वर्कमोब पर । यह सौ प्रतिशत बिलकुल मुफ्त है। जाइये इस लिंक पर - https://stories.workmob.com और देखें ढेर सारी प्रेरक कहानियाँ। 

हमारे ऐप्प को डाउनलोड करें: 
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.workmob 
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/workmob/id901802570

Are you an accountant or lawyer and want to give back but not sure where to start? Well, let me share a bit of my story in this video about how I became a company secretary for a non profit company in order to give back.

Non profit governance is much like corporate governance (Australia) except that it doesn’t have all of the positions filled. For example, they often don’t have a CFO or an HR department and so the CEO themselves are carrying not only the responsibility of the organisation but also the weight - mostly alone.

That’s where a company secretary executive can be of use, especially if you’re a lawyer or accountant. These are strong skill sets that nonprofits need in order to manage the organisation effectively and by you volunteering your time and experience you can give quite a lot of value while simultaneously sharing the load with the CEO.

So, if you’re looking at how to give back with business skills, then this is a role you should consider! Your familiarity and corporate governance structure will make you an asset to any non profit. 

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

Visit the downloads page to access accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• Understanding the Clerk’s Role and Responsibilities
• Clerking Is So Much More Than Minute-Taking For Meetings - But Minutes Are Still Very Important, So Please Read Them and Feedback!
• Developing Professional Relationships Between The Individuals In Governance Spaces
• Being The Nucleus - The Truth and Realities Of A Clerk’s Life 
• What Resources Exist To Support Clerks? www.nascc.co.uk - The National Association of School and College Clerks (NASCC)

We appreciate you listening to this episode. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.

Note: Our reference to ‘Clerks’ also includes Governance Professionals and Company Secretaries.

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How can a dedicated Company Secretary help your Not-for-profit in Australia?

A good Company Secretary can be like a personal trainer for your organisation 🏋️‍♀️ or perhaps a marriage counsellor 🤔 Company Secretaries facilitate communication between parties.  

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au

If you have any questions, are in the process of starting up an NFP, or interested in becoming an NFP CoSec, feel free to contact me on LinkedIn.

If it is of interest, join us for the NFP Governance Rendezvous, a free online event for NFP CEOs, Directors and CoSecs, or anyone aspiring to these positions; or just wanting to learn more about governance in the NFP space. Click here to learn more about upcoming Rendezvous.

Visit the downloads page to access helpful accounting spreadsheets, templates and budgets.

Right Source Empowering Your Purpose Is Ours.

M&A and transactions are no longer considered an add-on, but a pivotal part of a company's value creation process.

Welcome to the Better Boards podcast series. In this episode, I am delighted to talk with Nickesha Graham-Burrell, Head of Company Secretariat at OSB Group Plc about "The role of the Company Secretary in major transactions".

I am Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards. We make the boards of the most ambitious organisations more effective. We do this by providing clients with an evidence-based approach for board evaluations and board development programmes.

To fulfil our mission, we give a voice to all who care about creating better boards.

Nickesha is an experienced Company Secretary, who has previously worked within HSBC and Songbird Estates. This year she was a winner within the ‘Deal Maker’ category of the DMJ Recruitment Governance Hot 100 awards.

How can we help you and your board to become more effective? We at Better Boards are always delighted to hear from you. Get in touch. You can best reach us at info@better-boards.com.

The Better Boards Podcast has been selected as one of the Top 15 Corporate Governance Podcasts by Feedspot.  

The role of the Company Secretary is evolving and is not clearly defined. Company Secretaries who are proactive and take the initiative can shape the role so that it really suits them, and help improve the board as a whole.

Welcome to the Better Boards podcast series. In this episode, I am delighted to talk with John Mills, Company Secretary of Smiths Group plc about 'The role of the Company Secretary in increasing the effectiveness of Non-Executive Directors'.

I am Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards. We make the boards of the most ambitious organisations more effective. We do this by providing clients with an evidence-based approach for board evaluations and board development programmes.

To fulfil our mission, we give a voice to all who care about creating better boards.

John joined Smiths Group in 2018 and has previously held senior roles in a variety of sectors, including at Anglo American plc, RSA Insurance Group plc and Cadbury plc.

This year, John was named a DMJ Recruitment Governance Hot 100 awards winner in the category of Board Influencer. This category is for individuals that influence strategic decision making at the most senior level and are particularly adept at forging relationships with key stakeholders.

How can we help you and your board to become more effective? We at Better Boards are always delighted to hear from you. Get in touch. You can best reach us at info@better-boards.com.

The Better Boards Podcast has been selected as one of the Top 15 Corporate Governance Podcasts by Feedspot. 

Good reporting is crucial for any high performing and effective board. But how can you ensure your reporting process is delivering for your board?

Welcome to the Better Boards podcast series. In this episode, I am delighted to talk with David Whincup, Deputy Company Secretary at Provident Financial Group, about 'Board Reporting; the indispensable part of effective Boards'

I am Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards. We make the boards of the most ambitious organisations more effective. We do this by providing clients with an evidence-based approach for board evaluations and board development programmes.

To fulfil our mission, we give a voice to all who care about creating better boards.

Before his role with Provident Financial Group, David previously held roles with the National Grid and Reckitt Benckiser. This year, David was named in the DMJ Recruitment Governance Hot 100 awards as a winner in the ‘Governance Trailblazers’ category. This category recognised forward-thinkers who went beyond expectations to raise the standard of Corporate Governance.

How can we help you and your board to become more effective? We at Better Boards are always delighted to hear from you. Get in touch. You can best reach us at info@better-boards.com. 

The Better Boards Podcast has been selected as one of the Top 15 Corporate Governance Podcasts by Feedspot. 

Boards today face technological, geopolitical, demographic, and environmental changes at an incredibly rapid pace. How can Company Secretaries help ensure boards are ‘Future-fit’ to be able to tackle these changes effectively?

Welcome to the Better Boards podcast series. In this episode, I am delighted to talk with Loren Wulfsohn, Global Head of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Governance & Secretariat at HSBC about ‘The role of the Company Secretary in creating future-fit boards’.

I am Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards. We make the boards of the most ambitious organisations more effective. We do this by providing clients with an evidence-based approach for board evaluations and board development programmes. 

To fulfil our mission, we give a voice to all who care about creating better boards.

Before her current role, Loren was Company Secretary of HSBC Bank plc and Regional Company Secretary for Europe. She has previously been Head of Shareholder Services at HSBC and was formerly Group Secretary and Head of Governance at Standard Bank Group for 10 years. Loren moved to Australia in 2012, where she consulted on strategic governance and board practice to a range of both financial and not-for-profit entities in Australia, the US and across Africa, prior to her move to the UK.  This year, Loren was also voted one of the Hot 100 for innovation by the DMJ Recruitment Governance Hot 100 awards.  

Loren draws upon her experience from her governance career across HSBC and Standard Bank Group to provide real, practical advice for how Company Secretaries can ensure a board is ‘future-fit'. This includes insights into the behaviours and skills Company Secretaries should be prioritising to be at their most effective. 

How can we help you and your board to become more effective? We at Better Boards are always delighted to hear from you. Get in touch. You can best reach us at info@better-boards.com. 

The Better Boards Podcast has been selected as one of the Top 15 Corporate Governance Podcasts by Feedspot. 

In this episode Henry Rymer, Consultant at Robert Walters speaks with John Odada, Head of Board and Board Committees at BP, and Fahrin Ribeiro, Head of Governance, GB and Western Europe, Company Secretary, Willis Limited.

We explore the two routes to becoming a Chartered Secretary. There is the traditional ICSA modular route, and the alternative; graduating with a Masters in Corporate Governance with ICSA accreditation. The ICSA modular route comprises of exams, while the Masters combines exams, coursework and a dissertation. 

Both courses give hiring managers the confidence that the individual is knowledgeable in the company secretarial role, but here we distinguish these differences from a hiring manager’s perspective.

Our mission at Better Boards www.better-boards.com is to contribute to creating better boards. We do this by providing clients with an evidence-based approach for board evaluations and board development programmes. 

To fulfil our mission, we would like to give a voice to all who care about creating better boards - Chairpeople, CEOs, Senior Independent Directors (SIDs), Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), Company Secretaries, academicians, investors, and regulators.

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In this episode, you’ll get insights from Company Secretary - Carolyn Ferguson. Carolyn is Company Secretary at FTSE250 organisation The Go-Ahead Group. 

Every time you tune in, we’ll help you to develop and reinvigorate your board know-how and practice with insights, data, and practical advice. New episodes are available every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

How can we help you and your board to become more effective? We at Better Boards are always delighted to hear from you. Get in touch. You can best reach us at info@better-boards.com. Thank you for listening.