My Greatest Learnings as an Entrepreneur

My entrepreneurial journey has been a transformative experience, filled with both challenges and triumphs. Reflecting on my path, several key learnings stand out that have shaped my approach to business and leadership. Using the Sirdar methodology which emphasises governance, accountability, and continuous improvement, I have distilled these learnings into guiding principles that I believe are […]

Required: Evolving Board Composition

Understanding the composition of a company’s board goes far beyond knowing the resumés of its members or what demographic differences exist; it delves into the intricacies of how decisions are made and strategies formulated.  Each board member brings a unique blend of skills, experiences, and perspectives that collectively shape the board’s dynamics and decision-making processes. […]

Moving from ‘Craft’ to ‘Enterprise’

The starting point for most of the workshops that we as Sirdar run with family-owned and privately-held businesses of all sizes, is to help them to understand the fundamental differences between a business or division that has been set-up to play the game of business as a ‘Craft’ and one set-up to play as an […]

Decision-Making in the Visionary Boardroom

In my experience in dealing with boards, very few decisions are actually made. All too often the focus is on the minutes, matters arising and the operational reports such as the MD report, and financials. So, before a board starts worrying about whether they are “visionary”, the first step is to get into the rhythm […]