Governance Maturity Index
Governance Maturity Assessment
Framework · Governance Maturity Framework
Governance Maturity Assessment measures maturity of fw_governance_maturity on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Governance Maturity Index.
- Statements
- 40
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
Governance structures are complete and code-alignedBoard and committees operate effectivelyEthics and culture are embeddedDisclosure and reporting are transparentGovernance is assured and monitored
Board Effectiveness Index
Board Effectiveness Assessment
Framework · Board Effectiveness Framework
Board Effectiveness Assessment measures maturity of fw_board_effectiveness on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Board Effectiveness Index.
- Statements
- 35
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
The board has the right composition and balanceRoles of chair, CEO and NEDs are clearThe board receives quality, timely informationBoard meetings enable good decisionsBoard dynamics support challenge and debate
Director Effectiveness Index
Director Effectiveness Assessment
Framework · Director Effectiveness Framework
Director Effectiveness Assessment measures maturity of fw_director_effectiveness on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Director Effectiveness Index.
- Statements
- 30
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
Directors understand their dutiesDirectors have the right skills and competenciesInduction and development are providedDirectors commit sufficient timeDirector performance is reviewed
Board Committee Index
Board Committee Assessment
Framework · Board Committee Framework
Board Committee Assessment measures maturity of fw_board_committee on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Board Committee Index.
- Statements
- 30
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
The committee structure is appropriateCommittees have clear chartersMembership and independence are appropriateCommittees work to a planned workplanCommittees report effectively to the board
Governance Compliance Index
Governance Compliance Assessment
Framework · Governance Compliance Framework
Governance Compliance Assessment measures maturity of fw_governance_compliance on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Governance Compliance Index.
- Statements
- 35
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
Governance obligations are cataloguedApply-and-explain is properly handledCompliance is monitoredBreaches are remediatedCompliance is reported to the board
Ethics & Integrity Index
Ethics Assessment
Framework · Ethics & Integrity Framework
Ethics Assessment measures maturity of fw_ethics_integrity on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Ethics & Integrity Index.
- Statements
- 30
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
A code of ethics and conduct is in placeConflicts of interest are managedWhistleblowing arrangements operateAnti-bribery and corruption controls existEthics is trained and monitored
Governance Culture Index
Governance Culture Assessment
Framework · Governance Culture Framework
Governance Culture Assessment measures maturity of fw_governance_culture on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Governance Culture Index.
- Statements
- 30
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
The tone from the top supports good governanceGovernance behaviours are modelledAccountability is clear and enforcedOpenness and challenge are encouragedGovernance culture is measured
Governance Reporting Index
Governance Reporting Assessment
Framework · Governance Reporting Framework
Governance Reporting Assessment measures maturity of fw_governance_reporting on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Governance Reporting Index.
- Statements
- 30
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
The governance report meets NCCG 2018 expectationsBoard and committee papers are high-qualityDisclosures are complete and accurateReporting runs to a calendarReporting quality is assured
Stakeholder Governance Index
Stakeholder Governance Assessment
Framework · Stakeholder Governance Framework
Stakeholder Governance Assessment measures maturity of fw_stakeholder_governance on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Stakeholder Governance Index.
- Statements
- 30
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
Material stakeholders are identifiedMateriality is assessedEngagement is planned and deliveredStakeholder matters reach the boardValue to stakeholders is considered
Governance Excellence Index
Governance Excellence Assessment
Framework · Enterprise Governance Framework
Governance Excellence Assessment measures maturity of fw_enterprise_governance on the Outliers Governance Maturity Spine, producing the Governance Excellence Index.
- Statements
- 40
- Domains
- 5
- Scoring
- Each statement scored 1-5; domain = average x 20 (0-100); overall index = average of all statements x 20 (0-100)
- Bands
- Foundational 0-40 | Developing 41-60 | Established 61-80 | Strategic 81-100
- Recommendation logic
- Lowest-scoring domain = binding constraint; band determines the action and advisory route
Domains
Governance integrates conformance and performanceGovernance is benchmarked to leading practiceContinuous improvement is embeddedGovernance creates and protects valueGovernance is independently assured
