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Mindful Governance

Our services

Stronger governance.
More effective boards.

What separates boards that create lasting value from those that merely comply is how people think, engage and decide, supported by clear structures and responsibilities.

Based in Accra, we bring together corporate governance advisory and leadership development, drawing on more than 25 years of governance practice in the UK and Africa.

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Practical expertise. Governance with HEART.

A board is a living system. Its effectiveness depends on awareness, empathy and intentionality as much as on rules and procedures. We strengthen both the structure and behaviour of oversight, guided by Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Responsibility and Transparency.

01

Board Evaluation & Diagnostics

Understand how your board actually works.

  • Board, committee and individual director evaluations
  • Assessment of board dynamics, challenge and decision-making
  • Corporate governance reviews against relevant codes, regulatory expectations and international good practice
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02

Governance Advisory & Frameworks

Build the structures that make accountability clear.

  • Governance frameworks, policies and manuals
  • Board charters and committee terms of reference
  • Delegations of authority and reserved matters
  • Governance structures and oversight responsibilities
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03

Board & Chair Coaching

Confidential support for the people who carry the weight of oversight.

  • Coaching for new and experienced chairs
  • Collective board coaching to strengthen working relationships and effectiveness
  • Systemic team coaching for boards and executive teams
  • DISC profiling and values-based tools, where appropriate
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04

Board & Director Development

Practical learning that changes boardroom practice.

  • Bespoke board training, induction and advanced oversight topics
  • Director and governance professional development
  • Getting Board Ready: preparing organisations for growth, regulation or listing
  • Corporate communication: Structure, Translate, Command
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05

Board Retreats & Strategy Facilitation

Make space for the conversations that move your organisation forward.

  • Board retreats and strategy sessions
  • Alignment between boards and executive leadership
  • Facilitation of difficult board conversations
  • Focused discussions that lead to clear decisions and next steps
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06

Company Secretarial Advisory & Support

Strengthen the governance function and the rhythm of oversight.

  • Company secretarial and governance advisory
  • Board and committee calendars and meeting governance
  • Minutes, decision records and action tracking
  • Practical support for company secretaries and governance teams
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Who we work with

Different organisations. Shared governance challenges.

Listed companies, banks and financial institutions, insurers, state-owned enterprises, regulators, private and family-owned businesses, and not-for-profit boards.

“The facilitator demonstrated exceptional depth of knowledge, combining strong technical expertise with extensive practical experience that made the sessions highly engaging and insightful. Real-world examples, practical discussions, and effective communication methods made the sessions impactful, easy to relate to, and directly applicable to day-to-day leadership and governance responsibilities.”

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What’s happening in your boardroom?

Whether the issue is board effectiveness, governance structures, strategic alignment or a difficult governance question, start with a conversation.

Discuss your governance challenge