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Good Governance

Good Governance. Gordon Follows Partner 20 September 2012. Who am I and Why am I here. Our focus today Governance Change management. Partner Not for Profit & Trade Association specialist Sports sector focus 16 years of specialism. Change – a good thing?. What is Governance?.

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Good Governance

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  1. Good Governance Gordon Follows Partner 20 September 2012

  2. Who am I and Why am I here • Our focus today • Governance • Change management • Partner • Not for Profit & Trade Association specialist • Sports sector focus • 16 years of specialism

  3. Change – a good thing?

  4. What is Governance? • the process by which decisions are made and implemented

  5. Governance process Objectives

  6. Selflessness – duty to act in the best interest of the organisation Integrity – avoid impropriety and the acceptance of bribes Objectivity – fair in awarding contracts or gifts Accountability – duty to comply with the law and accountable for their decisions Openness – confidential information should be handled sensitively & transparent in its operations Honesty – must declare conflicts of interest Leadership – must lead by example and respect the CEO Code of Conduct

  7. The 4th Principle

  8. What do you need to address? • Size of the board • Skills on the board • Supporting the board

  9. Size Does Matter Optimum board size is 8 - 12

  10. 3 simple questions • Where are we now? • Where do we want to be? • How are we going to get there?

  11. Skills Audit

  12. Running a Skills Audit • Current governance review • SWOT analysis • Member consultation • Evaluation of effectiveness

  13. Induction & Support • Opportunity to meet with Chairman and CEO • Full information pack • Recent set of accounts • Explanation of role and responsibilities • Continuing support and access

  14. Contact: Gordon Follows Tel: 01727 896 000 E: gfollows@kingstonsmith.co.uk

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