Board Setup

There is a misconception that boards are intended for big corporations. To the contrary, a board can be utilised by any organisation.

Creating a sound, experienced, knowledgeable board of directors can do wonders for an organisation in relation to growth, stability, ethical practices and a host of other strategic governance tools. Unfortunately, many organisations do not take advantage of such a strategy.

And yes, we use the word strategy – because putting in place a board is a strategic decision that can tremendously aid an organisation to achieve goals.

Directors Association assists organisations by creating boards that are fit for purpose. Key to a successful board creation is the:

• Purpose of the board,
• Alignment to strategy,
• Board composition,
• Criteria of candidates,
• The search process,
• Training and induction of board members.

A competent board comprising of diverse members can bring a wealth of experience and not to mention introductions and contacts that each board member can bring to the organisation. We set up Boards for:

• Purpose of the board,
• Alignment to strategy,
• Board composition,
• Criteria of candidates,
• The search process,
• Training and induction of board members.