GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE
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Board Performance Reviews
CEO Performance Evaluations
Annual Reports
Strategic Risk Management
Policy, Governance and Compliance Reviews
BOARD PERFORMANCE REVIEW
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The performance of the board is critical to the success of an organisation. The board is an important strategic asset and should reflect a diverse mix of skills and knowledge with a culture of respect, transparency, accountability and encourages constructive debate. Improve the effectiveness of your Board with an external evaluation from an experienced consultant with the ability to benchmark performance against other similar organisations.
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In line with AICD guidelines and any other relevant policy, an independent board assessment can consist of:
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Survey to board members to assess the collective board performance, subcommittees, individual directors and the Chair
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Analysis of results collectively and individually
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Skills matrix for board and subcommittees
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Review of governance documents and policies
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Review of board reports and papers
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Presentation of results to the Board
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Board Performance Evaluation Report
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Board Improvement Action Plan
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Board Performance Benchmarking against similar organisation
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We conduct board performance reviews Australia wide.
CEO PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Accountability for performance outcomes is a key component of good governance and as the most senior executive in the organisation, it is important that a formal review is conducted at least annually. A CEO Performance Evaluation may include:
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Comprehensive review and evaluation including 360º feedback from stakeholders.
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Review and assessment of historical performance consistent with CEO’s employment contract, position description, KPIs and business objectives.
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Face to face interview with Chair and Board representatives
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Identification of professional development and training opportunities to improve future performance.
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Setting of future KPIs in alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
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Comprehensive report to the Board on the CEO performance including any recommendations.
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ANNUAL REPORTS
Compilation and development of Annual Reports information including governance, finance and supplementary disclosures and information. Financial statements and other financial disclosures can be completed in line with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Specialising in Victorian Government Standing Directions of the Minister for Finance and Standard Disclosures. Can be completed Australia wide.
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POLICY, GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE
Free up your staff to focus on working on your business and outsource your requirements relating to updates to policies, governance and compliance.
Policy and procedure writing tailored to Australian regulations
In depth governance reviews for board and executive alignment
Independent compliance reviews
Financial Management Compliance (State Government Entities)
Victorian Government Risk Management Framework
Other Corporate Governance Compliance Activities
Servivces are offered Australia wide.
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RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
Strategic Business Plan & Operating Model Review
Conduct a comprehensive strategic business review of a Trade Training Centre which included a consortium of 9 schools.
Projects included the following outputs:
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Extensive stakeholder engagement
Financial viability & sustainability model
Updated growth outlook and modelling
5 year Strategic Business Plan
Preferred future business model recommendations
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ANNUAL BOARD PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Conduct an annual Board Performance Assessment for a state government authority which included the following:
A collective assessment of the effectiveness of the whole Board overall
Assessment of individual board members and Chair
Presentation of results to the Board
Board Performance Assessment Report
Board Performance Review Report to the Minister
Develop & implement board skills & competency matrix
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BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE REVIEW
Completed a review of a sub-committee of a not-for-profit Board to review the structure and operations of the sub-committee with a view to identifying improvements. The review involved key stakeholders including sub-committee members, key staff and Board. The review included
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Online survey
Workshop with key stakeholders
Follow up meeting
Board Paper with recommendations