Duties, Directors, Board Evaluations, Corporate Patrick Downes Duties, Directors, Board Evaluations, Corporate Patrick Downes

Board Evaluations

If you are looking for a way to improve your Board's performance, consider engaging Lionheart Corporate Governance to conduct your Board evaluation. Lionheart can help you identify areas where the board is excelling and areas where it can improve. Lionheart can also help you develop a plan to address any potential problems.

Feel free to contact us at admin@lionheart.ie or fiona@lionheart.ie

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Duties, Directors, Board Evaluations, Corporate Patrick Downes Duties, Directors, Board Evaluations, Corporate Patrick Downes

Why EDI is Important for Irish Charities

In today's rapidly evolving society, it seems to us that the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just moral imperatives but strategic necessities. At Lionheart Corporate Governance, we believe that embedding these values into the core of regulated Irish charities can crystallise profound societal change, ensuring that every individual and our community thrives.

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Duties, Directors, Board Evaluations, Corporate Patrick Downes Duties, Directors, Board Evaluations, Corporate Patrick Downes

Key Questions NED’s Should be considering

Navigating the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into corporate governance frameworks is pivotal for boards seeking to align their strategies with sustainability objectives. This Lionheart Corporate Governance set of questions is designed to guide directors through the critical aspects of embedding ESG principles into governance practices, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions that reflect the organisation's commitment to sustainability.

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🌍✨ Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape

As corporate governance professionals the team at Lionheart Corporate Governance, are regularly engaging with Boards on the critical importance of cybersecurity. The recent surge in high-profile cyberattacks has highlighted the significant business risks posed by these threats, from financial loss and reputational damage to system downtime and customer attrition.

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🌍✨ Navigating the New Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023

The Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023, emerging from extensive consultations within the charity sector, introduces several critical updates to the regulatory framework governing charities. These changes, aimed at enhancing clarity, accountability, and governance within the sector, also bring with them a varying degree of administrative implications for charities. We have set out our perspective on some the amendments as follows, focusing on their potential administrative burden and importance for streamlining compliance.

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Anticipating Board Evaluation Trends for 2024

As we look ahead to 2024, it's clear that the corporate governance landscape is rapidly evolving. The trends that have shaped the past few years - from increased standards for sustainability reporting to rising gender diversity on corporate boards - are expected to continue, but with new challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

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