Board Effectiveness Workshop – 18 November 2025
This workshop provides an introduction to the role of a director on a board and the practical requirements for maximising a board’s contribution.
Trust as the Currency of Boards
In my many years of working with boards, one truth has remained constant: The most effective boards are those built on trust. It is the…
The Louvre Heist and Your Boardroom: What do priceless jewels and governance have in common?
Are you watching the alarms? Or just waiting for the masterpiece to disappear? Let’s be honest. Governance isn’t sexy. It’s the broccoli of business –…
Why Boards Fail at Strategy: Governance’s Role in Strategic Execution
Many organisations falter, not because they lack a coherent strategy, but because they fail at its execution. The irony is striking: The board – the…
Applied Directorship Programme – 19 May 2026
ADP Application
Applied Directorship Programme – 24 February 2026
ADP Application
From Nomination to Appointment: How to Build Transparency and Trust
For many privately held and family-owned businesses, appointing a Non-Executive Director (NED) is a critical milestone. The right NED brings external perspective, governance experience, and…
From Paper Packs to Portals: The Essential Shift for High-Performing Boards
At Sirdar, we sit with boards across industries and countries, and the situation is clear: Governance is becoming increasingly demanding. Directors are expected to provide…
Ask the Expert | September 2025
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Stop Playing It Safe: Setting Objectives that Actually Move the Needle
Let’s be honest. Regardless if it’s at board level or right there at the coalface, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of…