Governance &
Cadence Setup
Turn meetings into decision-making forums with clear inputs and outputs
A two-part working session that defines where decisions live, sets simple agenda patterns, and builds a realistic cadence. We put a lightweight decision log in place and test it on a real example so it sticks.
Best when
Meetings feel like updates rather than decisions, actions drift between forums, ownership or mandate is unclear, or decision latency is high and diaries are overloaded.
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Leave with
A cadence calendar (who/when/purpose), forum 'charters' (mandate, inputs, outputs, attendees), reusable agenda patterns, a working decision-log template, and named chairs/owners.
What happens in the session
Inventory the forums →
Set mandate & boundaries →
Shape agenda patterns →
Plan the cadence →
​Set the mechanics →
Test & tune →
map current meetings, purposes, attendees and expected decisions.
what belongs where, who decides, who advises, and escalation paths.
inputs required, decision slots, time boxes and 'done' definitions.
monthly/fortnightly rhythms, sequencing and sync points.
decision log, action tracking, and a simple intake/triage for new items.
walk a real decision through the flow and tighten hand-offs.
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Our approach
We keep the guardrails light but firm.
Creating rhythms people can keep under pressure without adding bureaucracy.
We fit governance to how work really flows.
Aligning forums, timing and authority with reality so decisions land once.
We make rights and routes explicit.
Clarifying who decides, who advises and how to escalate without drama when thresholds are crossed.
What to expect
Format:
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​Attendees:
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Mode:
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Prep:
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Handover:
Two 90-minute sessions within 1–2 weeks.
Can run as a single half-day.
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Chairs/owners of key forums plus 1–2 decision-makers who feel the pain (typically 5–8).
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Onsite, hybrid or remote (UK-wide).
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Short scoping call, share your meeting list, sample agendas/packs and any terms of reference.
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Within 48 hours: cadence calendar, forum charters, agenda patterns and a decision-log template with named owners.
Optional add-ons
2–3 week review
A check-in to see what’s working, fix snags and adjust cadence.
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First-meeting facilitation
We run one forum using the new pattern, then hand back noting amendments.
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Decision log set-up
We implement the log in your tool of choice (SharePoint/Excel/Teams etc.) and brief owners.
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