Governance
In today’s dynamic business environment, robust governance serves as the guiding force for strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and ethical conduct. Yet, understanding effective governance practices can often feel like chasing a moving target.
At Strategic Matters, we’re driven by an core belief in governance and its profound impact. With a wealth of experience in collaborating with boards and committees, we have expertise in conducting reviews, updating constitutions, crafting terms of reference and codes of conduct, and providing tailored governance training. We understand that governance is the backbone of any organisation, and we’re committed to helping you strengthen yours.
Our expertise encompasses aligning board activities with strategic objectives, optimising board (and or committee) composition, enhancing decision-making processes, and applying best-practice governance principles. We’re not just about delivering results; we’re dedicated to ensuring that you derive genuine value from our services while enjoying the journey.
While we’re not legal professionals, our experience and expertise enables us to offer a diverse range of services aimed at enhancing your governance practices.
Collaborate with us to strengthen your governance, navigate complex landscapes, and steer your organisation towards sustainable success.
We provide services across the following:
- Governance Training
- Constitution Reviews (please note: we are not lawyers)
- Board and Committee Reviews
- Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities
- Accountability
- Diversity and Inclusion Policies
Our portfolio includes collaborations with trans-Tasman organisations, state governments, and alliance/association networks/committees.
Projects of Note
Botanic Gardens Australia + New Zealand
Governance Review, engagement and planning – including a review of the national committee structure.
Friends of Parks Inc
Governance Review – including Board + stakeholder engagement, a review of the committee structures and accountability and input to the Constitutional review.
Leaders Institute of South Australia
Board planning and governance workshops
Plan International Australia
Development of Terms of Reference for State Committee
Drought Hub SA
Governance workshops – review, roles and responsibilities and accountability
Landcare Association of SA
A key author on the development of the Board’s Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct
Local Government Association of South Australia
Award winning NRM Governance Statewide Project
Greater Adelaide Environment Network
Development of Terms of Reference / MoU, Code of Conduct
Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
Governance Review
ElectraNet
Key author of the development Terms of Reference for the Consumer Advisory Committee
New Day Leadership
Governance Training
Marino Community Gardens
Governance Training
Quotes
Thanks to Strategic Matters’ training, I’ve found a new appreciation for Governance—I find myself enthusiastic and wanting to learn more!
(New Day Leadership participant)
Strategic Matters continuously delivers exceptional results. Our governance review benefitted greatly from their expertise.(Friends of Park Inc)
Collaborating with Strategic Matters has transformed our board and committee review—making it not only straightforward and easy but genuinely enjoyable.
(Botanic Gardens of Australia + New Zealand Inc)