Governance Frameworks
Knowledge Hub Archive
Governance Frameworks & Evaluation Tools
The Genius Boards Knowledge Hub is where governance frameworks meet practical application. Here, we unpack the proprietary models, methodologies, and behavioural tools that power our board evaluations and training programmes. From the Five15 Board Effectiveness Model to strategies for risk-informed governance and director appraisal, this section offers a deeper understanding of how we help boards embed structure, insight, and accountability into their decision-making.
Board effectiveness conversations are always peppered with the conversation around “challenge”. What is actually meant by challenge is to constructively ask questions of the management and topics in question to determine that all the right considerations have been taken account of, to offer insights and value to the conversations depending
Cohesion within a board can be a precarious balance; excessive unity leads to groupthink and rubber-stamping decisions, while insufficient cohesion results in misalignment and protracted decision-making. This equilibrium directly impacts risk management, with too much cohesion dulling the collective risk sensitivity and too little leading to a chaotic, ineffective approach
Whenever people are involved, things are not always simple and logical. Anyone who has been on a Board will know that notwithstanding Structure, Demographics and Attributes being in place, something else is impacting the Board’s effectiveness.
Article Five of Seven on addressing the three “Board Attributes” topics of Competence, Commitment & Character…
Article Three of Seven on addressing the three "Board Attributes" topics of Competence, Commitment & Character...
Article Two of Seven on addressing the three "Board Attributes" topics of Competence, Commitment & Character...
