Tom Harland Cadman - Governance, Legal and Board Leadership
Governance for organisations driven by purpose, not profit
Independent thinking on governance, boards and leadership
Good governance is about more than compliance. It is about creating organisations in which authority is clear, decisions are made well, and boards and executives understand their respective roles.
I write about the practical realities of governance across charities, membership organisations, professional bodies and sport, drawing on experience spanning legal practice, boardrooms and organisations operating internationally.
Tom Harland Cadman MBA FCMI
Governance Support
Governance & Company Secretarial Support
Practical, senior-level support for boards and executive teams navigating complexity, change or periods of transition.
- Board and committee effectiveness
- Governance reviews and decision-making frameworks
- Interim governance and company secretarial support
Non-Profit Governance & Regulatory Support
Governance, constitutional and regulatory support for charities, membership organisations, professional bodies and other non-profits.
- Constitutional and governance reviews
- Regulatory and serious incident matters
- Governance frameworks, policies and documentation
Board Effectiveness, Disputes & Transition
Independent support where governance relationships, responsibilities or decision-making have become difficult.
- Facilitating constructive board dialogue
- Clarifying roles, authority and accountability
- Supporting boards and executives through transition
Experience & Approach
- Senior governance experience across companies, charities, membership organisations, professional bodies and sport
- Legal and governance perspective, combining technical understanding with practical boardroom experience
- Proportionate and pragmatic, with governance designed around the organisation rather than imposed upon it
- Independent judgement, particularly where issues are sensitive, complex or require careful navigation
Latest Thinking
The company secretary’s role goes far beyond board papers and minutes. The real contribution lies in judgement, information, accountability and helping directors govern effectively
The Company Secretary Is Not the Board’s Administrator
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Get in touch
For governance support, speaking, writing or other professional enquiries, please get in touch.
Telephone: +44 (0) 7909 913 370
E-mail: tom@t-harland.com