What distinguishes top boards is their ability to create value for their company. The most effective boards move beyond governance to establish the conditions for strategic, commercial and organisational success.

Sterling Black’s board practice exists to help boards achieve this. Whether your board is functioning moderately well or experiencing significant turmoil, our experts will guide you towards becoming a high-performance board.

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Board Services

Board Review

We use a customised board review process to assess governance, boardroom dynamics and individual and group leadership quality. The result is a comprehensive board effectiveness report, with assessment data and recommended actions covering 120 areas of board practice.

Board Development

We develop tailored leadership development plans for each director based on their individual performance reviews. Our board coaches are then available to help develop chair and NED capabilities at an individual or group level.

Board Dynamics

We facilitate the improvement of internal board dynamics and performance challenges, as well as interactions with the management team. This includes defining the ideal future organisational culture and leading culture change initiatives.

Board Advisory

Our team of experts can provide advice on all matters relating to the structure, composition, competency and operational performance of your board. We are also deeply experienced in chair and CEO succession planning.

Board Services

Board Review

We use a customised board review process to assess governance, boardroom dynamics and individual and group leadership quality. The result is a comprehensive board effectiveness report, with assessment data and recommended actions covering 120 areas of board practice.

Board Development

We develop tailored leadership development plans for each director based on their individual performance reviews. Our board coaches are then available to help develop chair and NED capabilities at an individual or group level.

Board Dynamics

We facilitate the improvement of internal board dynamics and performance challenges, as well as interactions with the management team. This includes defining the ideal future organisational culture and leading culture change initiatives.

Board Advisory

Our team of experts can provide advice on all matters relating to the structure, composition, competency and operational performance of your board. We are also deeply experienced in chair and CEO succession planning. 

The Sterling Black difference

Board experts

Our board specialists have an in-depth understanding of the relationships and responsibilities associated with being a non-executive director or chair and are experts on board governance.

Customisable solutions

No two boards are alike, which is why our solutions are customised to your unique challenges and goals. Whether you need a full board review for compliance or expert advice, our team is ready to support you.

Varied board experience

 Our board specialists have extensive experience with a vast array of boards, from listed and private companies to PE-owned and non-for-profit boards.

Our clients

Recent Sterling Insights

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4 common mistakes new CEOs make + how to avoid them
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