Thamer James Blog

Creating a suitable governance arrangement is not easy. The author of this blog has worked in organisations for over twenty years reviewing governance controls etc and getting an appropriate balance right – is no easy task. Software solutions may present a very...

Once the CEO and the executive management team have defined the governance values and purpose, it is time to consider implementing the governance system. The first stage advocated in BS13500 is the governance accountability model. This framework looks at the following...

The most basic definition of corporate governance is the system by which organisations are directed and controlled. Boards of Directors are responsible for the governance of their organisations. Most businesses large and small will need some set of policies and...

To create a meaningful governance framework based upon BS13500, the organisation must create a governance competence framework to assess the application of skills and knowledge within this area. Unlike ISO9001 where competence needs defining for those persons...

For an effective governance system to align with BS13500 the executive team should set the governance direction within the organisation. The organisation’s founding documents should be available and understood by the board. The purpose and values of the entity should...

For the BS13500 Governance programme to operate effectively, the executive team and the CEO must demonstrate the required leadership for governance to blossom within the organisation. This is never easy, as in many organisations there are competing programmes that...