Transparency, trust and the benefits of good reporting
Corporate governance review 2019
Our new board evaluation tool uses bespoke questions tailored to your needs and provides real-time feedback on the answers.
Download a sample report to see how the tool supports you in developing a stronger board.
Our new board evaluation tool uses bespoke questions tailored to your needs and provides real-time feedback on the answers.
Download a sample report to see how the tool supports you in developing a stronger board.
Ten years of data
Across ten industries
FTSE 350 businesses
Result
£8.2 million in growth capital raised
Production
Increased by 300%
Far from seeing it as a necessary evil our research shows that the most successful companies are using the corporate governance code as a blueprint to build environments that foster growth. They are aligning resource to clearly articulated goals and the results speak for themselves.
Companies consistently investing in governance best practice:
Turnover
106% growth since 2014/15
Turnover
106% growth since 2014/15
Sector
Leisure and consumer
Only 50% clearly articulate their purpose beyond generating profit
Just 20% see environmental risks as a principal threat to strategy
Only 15% clearly explain how executive remuneration is linked to strategy and KPIs
Our digital board evaluation tool, in association with BoardClic, ensures that all questions are compliant with either the UK Corporate Governance Code or the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for large private companies. The feedback also allows for comparison to industry benchmarks.
You can book a demo of the tool to find out how it effectively evaluates boards.
For a more comprehensive board effectiveness review, our team of specialists across governance best practice, board evaluations, leadership effectiveness, executive coaching, change and shareholder relations, give you the widest-possible view of your board’s performance.
To find out more about our offering contact, Sarah Bell or Karen Brice.
Turnover
106% growth since 2014/15
Sector
Leisure and consumer
Just 32% discuss the application of the Code principles in a meaningful way
35% of those who report technology as a key risk still have no tech expertise on the board
87% give little or no insight into the succession planning for their senior management
We know that strong governance practices create and retain sustainable value. Download this year’s Corporate Governance Review now to understand even more about the key trends in governance and reporting. And to start think about how these lessons from the FTSE 350 could be applied to your business.
Turnover
106% growth since 2014/15
Turnover
106% growth since 2014/15
Sector
Leisure and consumer
Turnover
106% growth since 2014/15
Sector
Leisure and consumer
Team
Employs 55 people
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Download the report. Not only will it outline the benefits of putting good governance at the heart of your business model, but also the six key areas of investment you should be focussing on to start transforming your business.
Beyond that we are ready to help you in any way we can. From helping get the board on board, to developing a plan, to delivering change, we can assist you every step of the way.
Governance is the key to success. Used correctly the corporate governance code becomes a blueprint for growth. These are proven facts. The only real question is what you will do with them.
Simon Lowe
Chair, Grant Thornton Corporate Governance Institute
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