There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to corporate governance. Different governance models, laws and regulations exist in different countries. Furthermore, each company is unique and needs to develop its governance framework in a way which works best for it.
With the above in mind, this document is general enough to cover a wide range of businesses and companies. It aims to help identify good corporate governance practices that may fit a company, focusing primarily on the Anglo-Saxon unitary board model.
Contents
1. Corporate Governance: Context and key definitions
• Context
• Key definitions
• Corporate governance vs corporate management
2. Corporate Governance: Key milestones and diversity
• Key modern corporate governance milestones
• A historical overview of corporate governance in the USA
• The continuing diversity of corporate governance
3. Corporate Governance: Key stakeholders
• Corporate governance stakeholders
• Primary parties to corporate relations
• The principle agent dilemma
4. SME Governance: Key elements, levels and benefits
• Five elements of good corporate governance
• Core values of corporate governance
• Common issues of private family-owned companies
• Levels and benefits of good corporate governance
5. SME Governance: Good governance by element and development stage
• Five elements of good corporate governance with key governance topics
• The governance evolution of SMEs
• Commitment to corporate governance
• Decision making and strategic oversight
• Risk governance and internal controls
• Disclosure and transparency
• Shareholders' rights
This guide delves into the intricacies of corporate governance, emphasizing the diversity of governance systems across regions. It provides a detailed comparison of the Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, Latin, and Japanese models, highlighting their unique characteristics and stakeholder dynamics. The PPT also outlines the evolution of governance practices in SMEs, from start-up to business expansion, and underscores the importance of risk governance and internal controls at each stage. This resource is essential for SMEs aiming to enhance their governance framework and align with best practices globally.
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Source: Best Practices in Governance, Corporate Governance PowerPoint Slides: Corporate Governance: Guide for SMEs PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation Slide Deck, ILMAM - Strategy & Management Consulting
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