Thriving governance boards: what you need to know Michael Macaulay October 15 th 2015
From government gloom..… … to governance glee
Top 10 governance lessons 1.It’s a messy business 2.Get the mix of people right 3.Put them in the right roles 4.Managing disagreements 5.Prepare people properly 6.To CE or not CE? 7.Think strategically 8.Act decisively 9.Develop a work plan 10.Review, reflect and reiterate
Governance is messy
The right mix of people? Expert citizens Everyday makers
Match people to position
Dealing with disagreements?
Be Prepared
The Chief Executive 1.Clarity of role 2.Respectful mutual expectations 3.Fair and transparent performance measures 4.Provide guidance for the future 5.Provide context and information from the past 6.Manage risks 7.Don’t take sides
Think strategically Outcomes Authorising environment Production environment
Act decisively
Reflect, reiterate, renew 1.Set your own performance measures 2.Use self and peer assessment 3.Keep the process ongoing
Conclusion