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Our expertise | Beyond the deal
Selecting new key players An investor backed business frequently has a need at the beginning and during the investment cycle to bring in new senior players. This may be about professionalising the board, bringing in new expertise and perspectives, underpinning business growth or preparing for exit.
Insight helps select the right people through in-depth interviews, referencing and psychometrics. We evaluate short listed candidates to establish functional competence, sensitivity to the culture of the business and ability to operate effectively in an investor backed enterprise. We determine the "fit" with board colleagues, and ability to complement and add to the board dynamic.
Portfolio support Investors know that things do not always go as planned in a business, no matter how clear and compelling the strategy and plan is. A myriad of unforeseen external and internal changes appear. These represent risks that need to be managed.
Insight is skilled at helping boards address a range of challenges. When the business is performing badly, Insight facilitates dialogue about the business strategy and team dynamic to improve performance. When a board member is faltering in their role, Insight coaches the person through the issues to get back to full performance. When planning for exit, Insight reviews and recommends on changes and timetabling of structure and succession changes to ensure a smooth exit strategy.
Board effectiveness Good governance and performance that drives shareholder value are essential qualities of an effective board. On behalf of investors, and working with the chairman, Insight assesses, reviews and provides advice to improve board effectiveness.
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