What to look for in a Governance Specialist

What to look for in a Governance Specialist

Many organisations use an external corporate governance specialist or freelance company secretary. There are various reasons for doing this. Perhaps you don’t need a full-time resource in-house, or perhaps there’s a preference to have the distance and perspective of...
Corporate Governance: What (exactly) is it?

Corporate Governance: What (exactly) is it?

Do you feel a bit apprehensive when someone mentions corporate governance? There are plenty of people who feel a bit uncomfortable about corporate governance, for many reasons. Some people aren’t confident that their organisation does it well. Others feel restricted...
The Dark Side of Corporate Governance

The Dark Side of Corporate Governance

Ok, yes, it’s a blatant rip-off of Carl Zwanzig’s famous quote about duct tape — and I offer humble apologies for this — but it really is kinda true. And in my opinion, the misuse of governance frameworks has contributed greatly to the idea that it’s all about rules,...