david cockayne, managing director, the good governance institute

David Cockayne

Good Governance Institute

“The Third Sector: Value driven, transparently

managed”

“Good corporate governance is about ‘intellectual honesty’ and

not just sticking to rules and regulations”

Professor Mervyn King, The King Commission

“The exact counter-point to autonomy is accountability”

Lord Nolan

“Good governance requires more than the development of

processes since it is built on strong relationships, honest

dialogue and mutual respect”

CUC HE Code of Governance

What we do

The importance of mechanics,

Dynamics

AND Development

Learnings from other sectors

• The similarity of underlying principles

• The power of leadership

• The changing understanding of governance

Insights on Third Sector• Invest in trustee and leadership development to support

oversight and management of your organisation

• Encourage greater diversity amongst senior management through alternative recruitment methods

• Look to other sectors for examples of best governance practice

• Maintain public support through transparent reporting

• Make the most of your trustees, their experience and skills

“I have seen Boards that are entirely entrepreneurial and they are pretty scary. I have also seen Boards that are entirely compliance driven, and they are terrifying”

Julie Unwin, CEO Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Council Member, York University

Thank you and questions

david.cockayne@good-governance.org.uk

@GoodGovernInst