"Non-executive directors should constantly seek to establish and maintain confidence in the conduct of the company. They should be independent in judgment and have an enquiring mind." Higgs Report 2003

Following the publication of the Higgs report in 2003 it is clear that, nowadays, non-executives have to bring much more than themselves to the role including:

• scrutinising managment performance
• making constructive challenges to management strategy and plans
• monitoring the risk management processes in place
• a practical down to earth approach
• commercial and entrepreneurial acumen
• business and analytical insight
• experience and contacts
• mentoring, training and management development skills
• problem solving and creative thinking.

Amanda Vigar, the Principal Consultant of Vigar & Co LLP, has many years experience working with dynamic companies.

You may not always like what she says, but she will always explain why she says it giving you the opportunity to think and reflect on it!

©Henry Fairpo