Supporting a newly formed Board in a digital software house

The need
The client was expanding rapidly and had become part of a global advertising group.  When the founding partner and Chairman left, the Managing Director appointed a new Board.  The Directors were inexperienced and were finding it hard to make the shift from ‘Head of a Specialist area/function’ to corporate leader.  The Board needed help to become more effective.

Our role
We worked with the Board to clarify objectives, priorities, roles and responsibilities.  Over a number of months we provided:

• Coaching to individual Directors, including the Managing Director;
• Facilitation of a 360 degree feedback progress involving all Directors;
• Facilitated away days, including action planning and a review of structures;
• A review of progress.

The outcome
The Board started to act more cohesively and decisively.  It was able to put in place processes that enabled it to stand back from the operational detail.  The Directors became more confident in their role.  The managing partners continue to work with Salomons on an ongoing basis.

For an initial conversation please call our team on either 01892 507696 or 0141 548 8140 or email ask@salomons.org.uk