Corporate Governance - Why People Are Your Board's Biggest Problem

Together, as a group, a collective dynamic materialises that has a positive or often negative outcome. Simply, decisions take longer, some topics are taboo, personal agendas influence behaviour, personalities and sensitivities impact how people interact and respond.

The conversation will address examples Sharon has seen of Boardroom Dynamics that are unconstructive, difficult to "see" and address; and evidence how making these situations known to the Directors and, that provided willingness to change is prevailing, improvements in Board Effectiveness can be instantaneous.

Our Speaker Sharon Constançon, is a Chartered Director, Chartered Secretary and a fellow of ICSA, a fellow of the IoD, a member of CISI International Committee, Chairman of the South African Chamber of Commerce UK and a member of the WCCSA Membership Committee.

As CEO of Genius Methods and Genius Boards, Sharon offers robust, behavior-focused board evaluations, mentoring, corporate governance services and training to many industries. Her clients include FTSE and regulated businesses, SMEs, family businesses, investment trusts, insurance, financial services, health services, charities and the housing sector.

With a passion for empowering Company Secretaries and Governance professionals, Sharon writes articles and regularly runs workshops and chairs roundtable debates and panels. She successfully uses case-studies in her training courses to help others understand the dynamics of the Board and the role of a Non-Exec Director.

Through the various projects run by Genius Methods and Genius Boards, Sharon has developed a deep and rich network of governance professionals.