Governance
Governance either adds value to an organisation or is a burden.
Effective governance is the bedrock of strong organisational
performance. Boards have to demonstrate to stakeholders and
funders that they are complying with legal and regulatory
frameworks. But they can and should be asked to do far more. Our
consultancy work fosters the capabilities of Boards to provide
strategic and generative leadership alongside the essential
exercise of their fiduciary duties.
Governance will be most productive when it is proportionate and
geared to enhancing organisational performance. This requires the
development of an effective ‘top team’ with the executive that is
able to identify and balance risk and opportunity in more fluid
changing times. Boards have to know when to trust their executive
and senior staff. We help Board members to assess their performance
individually and collectively, and to build effective working
relationships between their members and with key managers and staff
to move the organisation forward.
No Board member ever comes fully formed. Board members need to be
developed to understand the organisation’s business model and
values, to debate its direction and play a full part as team
members. We works with the talent and expertise that is
already present in the Board and keeps a focus on succession
planning. We help Boards to induct, train and mentor their
members, engaging their interest and motivation to help realise
their potential contribution.
HBMC helps your organisation or business to assess whether you have:
HBMC then assists you to devise changes and practical improvements, and to facilitate their adoption to deliver a consistently higher level of performance.
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