About our Speaker

Sharon is a corporate governance specialist and foreign currency adviser renowned for getting things done. An energetic entrepreneur with a keen eye for risk, recognising opportunities, and understanding the value of good governance. Sharon is CEO of Genius Methods and of Valufin, is a Member of the International Committee of the CISI and a Non-Executive Director at Caban Capital plc. She holds an MBA, is a Chartered Director, a Chartered Secretary, Fellow of the Governance Institute, a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Company Secretaries and Administrators.

Key takeaways:

• Board Evaluation Should Be Invited, Not Feared – Great boards proactively seek evaluation and feedback — they ask to be reviewed because they understand it strengthens governance, rather than undermining authority. It also encourages Constructive and Candid Feedback. We will explore techniques for fostering a safe environment where directors feel comfortable giving and receiving honest feedback.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement Must Be Genuine – Board evaluation is not a one-off exercise; it should reflect a mindset of ongoing development, learning, and adaptation to new challenges. We will discuss the Impact of Board Improvements Over Time, Learning methods for tracking and measuring progress post-evaluation to ensure continuous governance enhancement.
• Turn Evaluation Results into Actionable Plans – Learn how to translate evaluation findings into meaningful action plans that drive real improvement and enhance board functioning.
• Recognise Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them – Identify common mistakes in board evaluation processes and how to overcome barriers to honest feedback and real change.
• Design Evaluations Tailored to Your Board’s Needs – Understand how to customise evaluation approaches to fit the board’s size, maturity, and strategic priorities.
• Differentiate Between Internal and External Evaluations -Learn when to conduct self-led evaluations versus when to bring in independent facilitators for deeper, unbiased insights.
• Link Board Evaluation to Organisational Strategy – See how effective board assessments align governance practices with broader strategic goals and organisational performance.