You've had the evaluation, the report has been delivered. Now, what do you do with it? This post-evaluation period is arguably the most important. We certainly think it is. Assuming that you have entered into the evaluation in the spirit it is intended and not simply paid 'lip service' to the … [Read more...]
ICSA Consultation on Board Effectiveness Reviews
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) invited submission to their Board Effectiveness Review in the summer of 2019. EquityCommunications Ltd prepared a detailed response, a copy of which is available below. The ICSA's paper on this consultation is likely to be published … [Read more...]
Company Secretary Groups
We have been running Company Secretary Groups at locations in England for a number of years. These groups are private - anyone from our contact network can come along, but they are essentially confidential and informal groups. Company Secretaries and people in their departments - such as assistant … [Read more...]
Benchmarking
Whether a client asks us to, or not, we always do benchmark each new evaluation against others we have undertaken. And often, we will share some of this comparative information with the client. Obviously this is on a strictly 'no names' and confidential basis, and we would never convey any … [Read more...]
To Re-Appoint a Board Evaluator…or Not
Well, I would say you should re-appoint your last evaluator, wouldn't I? As long as it is EquityCommunications! Actually, not always. We are often re-appointed, but sometimes not and I really think there are pros and cons for both. When should you not re-appoint your last external evaluator? … [Read more...]
External Board Evaluations: how to get the most from your evaluation
An independent Board evaluation will - should - deliver an added-value report for the Chairman and the Board. Getting the most value that you can from this exercise depends on many factors, but here are the main ones. … [Read more...]