Where there is a need to improve clarity, I can review board and committee operations, policy frameworks, delegations of authority, management committee effectiveness, and deliver prioritised, actionable recommendations.
This includes board paper quality, governance operating model design, and secretariat function uplift.
I can provide hands-on implementation.
Where there is a need to improve clarity of decision rights and accountabilities, I can design, redesign, build, and embed appropriate decision rights frameworks (from board down). This may involve review and redesign of charters.
In improving clarity of decision rights and accountabilities, I can support the design of solutions that align with and embed FAR accountabilities. This can also cover review and refreshing of policy frameworks and policies to improve clarity and compliance.
I bring specialist depth in FAR and the practical application of reasonable steps and supporting appropriate information flows to Accountable Persons. I can provide tools and guidance and training to Accountable Persons and FAR offices. This includes tools and guidance for Management Committees.
I can provide hands-on embedding support, including scenario testing and training.
Comprehensive governance enhancement program
Designed and delivered a comprehensive governance enhancement program to lift board and committee operations, frameworks, and practices across a major APRA-regulated entity.
Governance operating model and delegations redesign
Reviewed and redesigned the governance operating model, delegations of authority framework, and management committee structure, simplifying decision rights, improving clarity of accountability, and embedding sustainable improvements to board and committee operations. Made accountability easier to understand and apply across the organisation.
Board and committee charters
Reviewed and refreshed board and committee charters across multiple APRA-regulated entities.
Policy framework simplification
Designed and implemented a significantly simplified policy framework across a major financial services organisation, improving clarity and making it easier for the business to understand and comply with obligations.
Management committee toolkit
Created a practical toolkit for management committees to support more effective decision-making and clearer accountability.
FAR and BEAR implementation and embedment
Designed and implemented accountability frameworks under both BEAR and FAR across multiple APRA-regulated entities, including accountability statements and maps, reasonable steps frameworks, policies and procedures, and escalation protocols. Set up a FAR office and managed the BEAR to FAR transition.
FAR office management and enhancement
Enhanced the operations, tools, and templates for a BEAR/FAR office, with a particular focus on providing greater support and guidance to Accountable Persons in understanding and meeting their reasonable steps obligations.
Training and scenario testing
Designed and delivered training programs and scenario-testing exercises for Accountable Persons, building practical understanding of reasonable steps obligations.