Organisational leadership deep dive series 1/3: governance and internal accountability

Effective governance is critical to organisational growth, yet many organisations find themselves navigating complex challenges as they evolve. As organisations transition from founder-led or highly centralised models towards more mature structures, questions often arise about accountability, participation, clarity of roles, and Board effectiveness.

In this first session in the three-part organisational leadership series, experts and participants will reflect on how good governance can support sustainable growth -

• How to ensure that Board roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, regularly reviewed, and well understood?
• How can organisations draw a clear and healthy distinction between governance oversight and executive management?
• How to leverage the passion and vision of founders while avoiding to fall in the so-called ‘founders’ trap’?
• Why it is important to strengthen Board diversity and create systems for regular rotation and renewal?

 Guest speakers

Patrice Santos, Principal Consultant, Stone Soup Consulting

Patrice holds various Master’s degrees in political science, international economics, governance and development studies. He focuses on the transformative impact of innovation, strategic planning and project evaluation.

Liliana Dias, Principal Consultant, Stone Soup Consulting

Liliana holds a double Masters in Psychology & Human Resources management. She is specialised in human resources consultancy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), internal CSR practices, organizational health, culture and change management.