SERVICES

Inclusive Governance Advisory

Boards recruit for inclusion, but voices still go unheard when governance isn’t inclusive.

Queenfisher works in partnership with organisations to build inclusive governance. We use a strength‑based maturity model that is unique to Queenfisher, creating psychological safety and supporting boards to grow their governance capability.

Our work is practical and trauma‑informed, helping build inclusive boards that govern well. We work with small–medium for‑purpose organisations, particularly women‑led and women‑focused organisations.

SERVICES

Inclusive Governance Tools

Evidence‑based tools that strengthen governance capability, culture and inclusive governance maturity.

Board Skills & Experience

A contemporary, inclusive skills matrix mapping board capability, diversity of experience and strategic alignment. Identifies strengths, gaps and future capability needs.

Board Effectiveness

A psychologically safe, trauma‑informed diagnostic examining board culture, behaviours, relationships and effectiveness. Provides clear insights into how the board works — and how it can work better.

Maturity Audits

A practical, strengths‑based audit assessing inclusive governance maturity across nine themes. Boards receive a detailed report and priority actions to the next level of maturity.

Roadmaps

A clear, practical roadmap outlining the next 12–24 months of governance uplift and capability development. Achievable, ethical and aligned with organisational values.

Bespoke Governance Training & Advice

Tailored governance training and advisory support that strengthens inclusive governance practice and board capability across the women’s sector and broader for‑purpose organisations.

Chair and director capability uplift
Inclusive governance practice
Psychological safety and culture
Ethical leadership
Director onboarding
Governance frameworks and role clarity

Designed to be practical, trauma‑informed and aligned with contemporary governance practice.

Retainer Model

Ongoing governance advisory for boards seeking consistent support, clarity and capability uplift throughout the year, with inclusion embedded in governance practice.

Monthly advisory sessions
Priority access for board chairs and CEOs
Governance document review
Culture and meeting observations
Support during periods of change or complexity

Ideal for women‑led NFPs and values‑aligned organisations seeking stable, trusted governance support.

Testimonials

The reports, roadmap and supporting documents are comprehensive and represent a substantial body of work completed within a complex and sensitive environment. We greatly appreciate the care, professionalism and independence you’ve brought to the process.

Andrea helped bring clarity around the distinct roles of the Board and the CEO

Andrea’s help was fundamental in helping us as Board transition to a more modern and better developed set of governance policy and procedures and operate as a well-functioning Board, at a time when our growth as an organization was taking off.

Andrea’s approach is professional, inclusive and easy to engage with, creating a culture where all members feel comfortable contributing.

Andrea supported our Board to reflect on its governance foundations and identify opportunities for improvement.

Andrea remained focused and impartial while listening deeply, enabling workable and achievable recommendations.