SIMPLY BETTER

 

Governance can be overwhelming. Whether you’re facing a challenging situation, suffer from too much intellectual language, or too much information, making confident decisions isn’t always straightforward.

We work with SME, NFP and Farming boards and trusts with annual turnover of up to 50 million, to not only improve the way they operate, but to show them how to simplify and focus their energy where it really matters.

Simplicity. It’s the key to better governance.

Great Boards. Simply Better.

SIMPLICITY.

IT'S THE KEY TO BETTERGOVERNANCE.

 

"You need to use these people.”

Sir Michael Fay

 

WHAT WE DO

We work collaboratively to empower SME, NFP and Farming boards and their organisations to help them perform better.

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BOARD EVALUATIONS AND TRAINING

Identifying board effectiveness

We’ll help you analyse and evaluate the performance of your board, identifying key areas for improvement. We can also advise on board composition and board diversity.

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EXECUTION OF STRATEGIC PLAN

Making it all work

We provide ongoing advice and support to make sure your organisational plan is executed, and its key objectives achieved.

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BOARD LEADERSHIP

Supporting the chair

We work with you to simplify and consolidate your strategic plan so it can be used to power your entire operations.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

One page to rule them all

We work with you to simplify and consolidate your strategic plan so it can be used to power your entire operations.

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BOARD DISPUTES

Mediating for solutions

We are trained to help mediate and resolve disputes between board members and/or board and management.

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GOVERNANCE MENTORSHIP

Helping get ‘on Board’

We facilitate the appointment of Board Observer roles to help people develop skills and experience for future board roles.

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CEO RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Managing the manager

We teach techniques and proven processes for managing the CEO and dealing with performance issues.

MAKING IT EASY FOR BOARDS TO SUCCEED

WHO WE ARE.

We are here to arm boards with the tools they need to navigate the complex world of governance – with confidence and clarity.

Mark Copeland CMInstD
Founder/Consultant

Mark has deep experience in national and international governance, including as Chair of leading SMEs and NFPs across several industries. He is currently global Chairman of the Ethics Commission for the International Paralympic Committee based in Germany.

Darren McGarvie
Consultant

Darren is a top level, awarded business consultant and director. He has held several senior roles with the BNZ, including Head of Maori Business, and advises many SMEs throughout New Zealand in governance matters.

Kiriwaitingi Rei
Consultant

Kiriwaitingi is a leading New Zealand director and businesswoman.  She is the CEO of Maori Investments Limited, and a director of Auckland International Airport Limited.

Helen Stewart
Consultant

Helen is passionate about Not for Profit and Business Start Up
governance. She is currently the Executive Director of a complex
NFP, and sits on several other Boards in the sector.

John Gallaher
Consultant

John is a senior financial services executive with much
sought-after governance and strategic planning skills developed
through many appointments to significant New Zealand commercial
Boards, most often as Board Chair.

SMALL DETAILS.

BIG PICTURE.

 

CONTACT US.

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