Better Boards create better organisations
Meet the founders behind Board Evolution
Like many good ideas, Board Evolution started over dinner.
As we exchanged stories from our experiences as Chairs, Trustees, Non-Executive Directors and consultants working across social care, a common theme emerged. We had both seen first-hand the difference that a high-performing board can make, not only to organisational performance, but ultimately to the quality of support and care people receive.
We also recognised a gap. While boards carry significant responsibility, many receive little structured development, support or independent challenge.
Board Evolution was created to address that gap: helping boards move beyond compliance and become confident, effective and influential leaders of their organisations.
Peter Kinsey
Peter has worked in health and social care for 40 years, 7 as an Executive Director in the NHS, 18 as the CEO of several large national care provider organisations and 6 as the Chair of both charities and private sector companies. He is an executive coach, a consultant and has an MBA, an MA in the Management of Community Care and is an NLP Master Practitioner.
Jane Brightman
Jane has worked in health, social care and education for 30 years. She was Assistant Director in the NHS England/ DHSC Digitising Social Care programme and Director of Workforce Strategy at Skills for Care - leading the development of the sector wide Workforce Strategy for adult social care. Jane is an experienced Trustee and NED and received an honourary doctorate for services to social care.
What we offer
Board effectiveness reviews: comprehensive assessments to strengthen board performance and decision-making
Chair and CEO coaching: personalised support to enhance leadership, stakeholder engagement and meeting effectiveness
Board development programmes: tailored learning initiatives to build collective capability and governance confidence
Governance reviews: independent evaluations to ensure structures, policies and processes are fit for purpose
Digital and AI confidence: helping boards build the knowledge and confidence needed to ask the right questions, assess digital investments and oversee the responsible adoption of AI within their organisation.
Skills audits: systematic mapping of board competencies to identify gaps and succession priorities
Board recruitment support: targeted assistance to attract, assess and appoint high-calibre Chairs, Trustees or NEDs
Strategy facilitation: expert-led sessions to clarify direction, align stakeholders and drive implementation
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