🔑 The Role of Board and Staff from the Management Perspective! At Governance Live 2024, Chairman of the Belize Coalition of Service Providers Dionne Chamberlain PhD from Belize, highlighted a recurring issue where board members overstep their boundaries, causing confusion and undermining organisational processes. Kamla Rampersad de Silva, CEO of CCGI, further enriched the discussion by emphasising the need for directors and staff to understand their respective roles. Kamla pointed out that misunderstandings often lead to staff making poor decisions due to undue influence from board members. She reminded us that decisions must flow through the executive management team before implementation. 👉 Search Dionne CCGI on YouTube for the full discussion #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #effectiveboards #leadership #success #sustainability
Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute
Professional Training and Coaching
Port of Spain, Westmoorings 2,541 followers
Building effective organisations and Efficient markets
About us
The Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (CCGI) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing principles of Corporate Governance across the Caribbean. We provide world-class training, professional development, and networking for Directors and Senior Executives. In 2012 the CCGI was chosen as the Secretariat for the T&T National Corporate Governance Code by its project partners, the T&T Stock Exchange and the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The CCGI works closely across various stakeholders groups to establish and maintain appropriate corporate governance standards and guidance for organizations and investors operating in the Caribbean. Over the coming years we aim to serve members in the following twenty CARICOM countries: Anguila, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands
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http://www.caribbeangovernance.org/
External link for Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute
- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Port of Spain, Westmoorings
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
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First Floor Chamber Building
Columbus Circle
Port of Spain, Westmoorings 0000, TT
Employees at Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute
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Nigel Romano
Senior Director & Partner at Moore Trinidad and Tobago
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Carmel Haynes
Executive Director at Barbados International Business Association
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Kamla Rampersad de Silva
CEO at Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute
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Brendan King, M.B.A, ICD.D
Senior Advisor at Ernst & Young Caribbean
Updates
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🌟 Redefining priorities in corporate governance. 🌟 Professor R 'Bob' Garratt, CCGI’s Global Ambassador, underscores a vital principle that directors must prioritise the company’s long-term health and sustainability by serving the interests of all stakeholders, thereby avoiding shareholder supremacy. This approach ensures organisations are equipped to deliver enduring value while remaining accountable, transparent, and effective in their governance practices. Check out our lineup of events for 2025 https://lnkd.in/eEyk35f #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #effectiveboards #leadership #success #sustainability
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💼 Purpose-driven governance leads to sustained success. 💼 Good governance helps for-profit or not-for-profit organisations maintain clarity of purpose and stay grounded in their values. Nigel Romano, Chairman of CCGI, stresses the importance of creating value for customers while ensuring organisations capture value to support sustainable growth. He underscores the necessity of governance in navigating today’s dynamic environment and CCGI’s role in achieving this goal. Join the movement to elevate governance practices. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEyk35f #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #effectiveboards #leadership #success #sustainability
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🎉 Celebrating leadership and milestones. 🎉 During a heartfelt exchange at Governance Live 2024, Kamla Rampersad de Silva, CEO of CCGI, expressed gratitude for a good board and thanked Chairman Nigel Romano for his leadership. Nigel then reflected on Kamla’s outstanding contributions and passion for governance and CCGI. This moment underscores the power of collaborative leadership in achieving organisational success. Be part of our journey towards excellence in governance. Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eEyk35f #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #effectiveboards #leadership #success #sustainability
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🎯 "Building resilience requires structure and forward-thinking strategies!" In this clip from Governance Week 2024, Hollick Rajkumar, Managing Director of HRC Associates, emphasised the importance of implementing formal systems in second-generation businesses to ensure growth and sustainability. These systems—spanning human resources, financial management, and board governance—are essential to overcome stagnation and propel businesses to the next level. 📢 Join the conversation on shaping resilient businesses and explore more at our upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/eEyk35f #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #effectiveboards #leadership #success #sustainability
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🌟 "Excellence doesn’t happen by chance—it demands dedication and effort!" During Governance Week 2024 Kamla Rampersad de Silva, CEO of CCGI, highlighted the importance of hard work and intentionality in governance. Drawing parallels to achieving greatness in sports, she stressed that success is not inherited but earned through rigorous effort and commitment. Kamla celebrated individuals from all generations who strive for exceptional governance in their pursuits. 💡 Get inspired and learn from leaders at our upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/eEyk35f #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #effectiveboards #leadership #success #sustainability
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📈 "Sustainability in family businesses hinges on governance, planning, and embracing change!" At Governance Week 2024, Ria N. Mankee-Sookram, Attorney-at-Law and Family Business & Family Wealth Advisor, shared key strategies for sustaining family businesses across generations. She underscored the importance of strategic planning, strong governance structures, and innovation to remain competitive. Ria also emphasised fostering next-generation talent, ensuring effective communication, and integrating founders’ values into the business. ✨ Join us at our next event to learn more about sustaining and growing your business: https://lnkd.in/eEyk35f #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #effectiveboards #leadership #success #sustainability
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🐢💨 "Wealth comes like a tortoise, and it leaves like a gazelle." During an episode of CCGI’s Governance Live 2024, Rochelle Cameron, the CEO of Prescient Consulting Services from Guyana, shared a powerful perspective on intergenerational wealth creation. She emphasised the urgent need to teach young people foundational skills in money and business management, which are critical for building lasting wealth. Her message challenges us to think about how we can prepare the next generation to create and sustain wealth, ensuring a brighter financial future for our families and communities. How are you contributing to financial literacy for the next generation? #CCGI #GovernanceLive2024 #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #EffectiveBoards #Leadership #Success #Sustainability