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.
WHAT WE DO
We work collaboratively to empower SME, NFP and Farming boards and their organisations to help them perform better.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BOARD DISPUTES
Mediating for solutions
We are trained to help mediate and resolve disputes between board members and/or board and management.
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.
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.