Being inquisitive and open, reflecting on ideas and exploring hinterlands to challenge our own present understanding.

Jan 20, 20212 min read

We need more accountability

Do you, yes "you", reading this have a Job Description? Think about it for a moment. Within this document, I imagine you have a sizeable...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

The right kind of fearlessness moulds good governance

We often see different definitions of governance and recommendations on how well we can uplift it. As leaders we do strategic planning,...

Jan 18, 20215 min read

Better together

We’re currently living in extraordinary times. The world is coping with a health crisis the likes of which it hasn’t experienced in 100...

Jan 15, 20211 min read

Success requires persistent failure

Perfect governance does not exist. Governance is not so much a goal, but a journey of mastery. Dr Sarah Lewis, author of the book, 'The...

Jan 7, 20214 min read

The Good Governance Project

Governance is troublesome. It’s become codified and this has lead to its de-humanisation. Of course, as a professional, I understand why...

Jan 6, 20211 min read

Relationships matter to governance

Our relationships with others, within our organisations, our friendships and our families are all heavily influenced by our emotions. I...

Jan 3, 20211 min read

Decision-making is led by emotion

What is our investment strategy for 2021? How shall we communicate this difficult message to our customers? What shall I have for dinner?...

Jan 2, 20211 min read

Ticking the box, it’s a choice

Governance has become codified. This makes sense of course, because it helps organisations to understand what’s required of them. But...

Dec 31, 20201 min read

Rising mental health illness; a link with poor governance

In the UK alone in 2018/19 mental health related illness accounted for 17.5 million (54%) of all working days lost due to ill health....

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