LinkedIn Article There are many different compliance functions within businesses and for the purpose of this article I am including the following functions in compliance; Quality Management Compliance Health & Safety Management Environmental Management Regulatory Affairs The role of these functions within the corporate governance system cannot be underestimated as they are functions that prepare…
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Sometimes I get asked how supply chain can have anything to do with Corporate Governance as all they do is buy things and move them around. This is one of the biggest areas for corruption and inappropriate behaviour within your business. The supply chain team have a very challenging role to find the best materials,…
Co Author Chantal Endemann (Head of Human Resources at The Entertainer) LinkedIn Article In the arena of increased artificial intelligence and automation of processes we may feel we are more controlled and at less risk of inappropriate behaviour having a negative effect on our business. This maybe true but we will always need individuals and…
Many times I am told that enterprise risk management is only for large organisations with experts who can do the assessments or that for the banking or other regulated industries. This article will attempt to show the need for risk management within the arena of Corporate Governance. It is unfortunate to hear that business leaders…
The Internal Audit Function is one of the most misunderstood functions within most organisations and are seen a more a “police force” type role rather than their complex multifaceted role of providing advisory, audit and review activities for internal controls, internal audits, risk review, strategy advisory and business effectiveness. LinkedIn Article The internal audit team…
The role of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in the implementation of Corporate Governance is as crucial as the CEO in the fact that proper financial management and application of suitable internal controls will make or break an organisation. LinkedIn Article Many people not working within the finance function may not appreciate or understand the…
In business time to sit back and reflect is rare and unless you force it the day to day business keeps you away from the forward thinking. With this time of uncertainty are you being busy or taking time to plan? In this time of international uncertainty, upheaval and temporary suspension of work we would…
This article focuses on the role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in creating strong Corporate Governance structures, policies and practices within the organisation, which in turn will create an ethical and sustainable business. The Board of Directors and the CEO are the linchpins in the fight against unethical business practices in a business and…
This article focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and Board Committees where we aim to shed some light on the practices of the Board to assist the Board to create policies and practices which support the implementation of Corporate Governance. In addition to assisting the Board this article should assist…
In this series of articles I and we aim to provide insight into the roles and responsibilities within different functional area’s involved in supporting the implementation of #Corporate #Governance within any organisation, either multi-national, large or #SME. The importance of clarity of the roles and responsibilities within an organisation cannot be stressed enough as it…