david cockayne, managing director, the good governance institute
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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
