Governance Advisory

An organisation’s governance agenda can be examined from a number of different perspectives. Our approach draws on our capabilities in benchmarking, diagnostics, auditing and consulting. Beyond regulatory aspects, the key to successful governance rests on two things.

Firstly, the approach must be owned by the board and must also infuse the organisation as a whole. This is central to what most commentators call ‘organisational integrity’.

Secondly, effective governance does not inhibit the effective functioning of the organisation. Rather, it enhances it. An increasingly activist stakeholder culture continues to remind boards of the merits of a more rigorous and consistent approach to governance.

An appropriate governance structure supports the organisation’s achievement of its objectives. Moreover, research now shows that proper governance structures underpin the organisation’s ability to positively influence the perceptions of stakeholders. At an operational level, effective governance embraces the internal control framework, providing assurance on operational and financial activities.