Boardvisory
Board director coaching and development in South Africa
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | South Africa |
| Credentials | CPD provider approved by IoDSA; CPD provider approved by CPD UK; Member of IoDSA; B-BBEE Level 1 |
Boardvisory is a South African training and coaching practice for board directors and people who want to join a board. It also works with C-suite executives. The practice uses its own Director-Shift framework, which links corporate governance with the behavior of directors. Services include coaching, board retreats, board simulations and a program for women on boards. It also runs a cyber crisis simulation with Clyde & Co.
What Boardvisory helps with
Boardvisory helps directors get better at working in the boardroom. It supports people who want a board seat and those who already serve on one.
- Preparing to join a board as an aspiring director
- Settling in as a new board director
- Improving board effectiveness as an established director
- Communicating and leading well in the boardroom
- Handling complex boardroom dynamics
- Building connections between fellow directors
- Preparing a board for a cyber crisis
- Readiness for women taking board roles
Who Boardvisory works with
Boardvisory works with aspiring directors, new directors and established directors. It also works with C-suite executives and full boards. Coaching is designed for both individuals and boards.
How Boardvisory works
Boardvisory uses its Director-Shift framework. The framework sits where corporate governance meets the behavior of directors. Clients learn through coaching, board retreats and hands-on board simulations. One simulation, built with Clyde & Co, copies the pressure of a real cyber crisis at board level. The practice also offers online courses.
Background and qualifications
Boardvisory is a South African training platform for aspiring and experienced board directors. It is approved as a CPD provider by the IoDSA and CPD UK, and it is a member of the IoDSA. The practice has 20 years of experience and holds B-BBEE Level 1 status. It was founded by Joy-Marie Lawrence and is led by a team of Boardvisors.
Boardvisory pricing
Programs and services
- Board coaching and mentoring
- Board director training
- Board retreats
- Board simulations
- Board consultations
- Cyber incident simulation
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The CoachVouch take
Boardvisory offers a board-level cyber crisis simulation built in partnership with Clyde & Co.
Best for aspiring and current board directors who want to perform better in the boardroom.
Common questions
How much does Boardvisory charge?
Coaching with Boardvisory runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Boardvisory from this page for an exact quote.
What does Boardvisory help with?
Boardvisory helps with preparing to join a board as an aspiring director, settling in as a new board director, improving board effectiveness as an established director and communicating and leading well in the boardroom.
Is Boardvisory certified?
Boardvisory lists: CPD provider approved by IoDSA; CPD provider approved by CPD UK; Member of IoDSA; B-BBEE Level 1.
Does Boardvisory work with people who are not yet on a board?
Yes. It supports aspiring directors as well as new and established directors.
Does Boardvisory offer a program for women?
Yes. It runs Women on Boards programs for aspiring and current directors, including a Foundation Programme.
How do I contact Boardvisory?
Send Boardvisory a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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