Drive performance, not just compliance
Trusted governance advisory grounded in best practice & real-world experience
Boards today face complex challenges—from strategic uncertainty and risk to cultural tension and growing stakeholder scrutiny. The expectation is clear: govern well, lead wisely, and perform consistently.
What boards don’t need is another generic report. What they do need is an experienced adviser who understands what good governance looks like—and how to make it happen.
That’s where Russell Performance Co (RPCo) comes in.
Led by Leigh Russell, RPCo brings deep expertise across corporate leadership, high-performance teams, and board effectiveness. Our approach blends trusted governance frameworks—such as the AICD’s Governance Principles—with practical, real-world insight into what makes boards thrive. We work closely with directors and executives to lift performance, sharpen strategy, and build cultures that deliver sustained value.
With a trusted, practical approach
Each review is grounded in proven governance principles (such as those from the AICD, ASX Corporate Governance Council, and sector-specific benchmarks), but adapted to your culture, stage, and ambition. You get clear insight, meaningful feedback, and a roadmap to lift performance where it matters.
1. Light-Touch Governance Review
A top-level scan aligned to the core AICD Principles, with a focus on practicality and momentum.
Focus: Role clarity, responsibilities, board effectiveness, risk governance.
Method: Review of core documents (charters, policies), Chair/CEO interviews, short director survey.
Outcome: A concise, insights-driven report with recommendations and “quick wins”.
Ideal for boards wanting assurance, light structure, or a phased review.
2. Focused Board Effectiveness Review
A targeted, issue-specific review built around the AICD's guidance on board composition, capability, decision-making, and culture.
Focus: What matters most—right now.
Method: Director self-assessment + facilitated strategic discussion.
Outcome: Focused insights and a clear action plan.
Best for boards in transition or needing to sharpen their governance around key challenges.
3. Board + Leadership Alignment Review
Where governance meets culture. This review explores interpersonal dynamics, role clarity, and behavioural governance.
Focus: How the board operates, communicates, and leads together.
Method: Confidential interviews, boardroom observation, behavioural insights.
Outcome: Practical recommendations to strengthen trust, communication, and alignment with executive leadership.
Perfect during transitions, culture work, or when trust and traction are in question.
4. Full Independent Board Review
A comprehensive governance and performance review grounded in the AICD Principles and other recognised governance standards.
Focus: Composition, capability, culture, board–executive interface, stakeholder engagement, and future-readiness.
Method: Surveys, interviews, document review, benchmarking.
Outcome: A full report with detailed recommendations and a governance improvement roadmap.
Best for boards committed to continuous improvement and best-practice leadership.
My work is grounded in performance, but always driven by people.
→ A trusted, external adviser - not a box ticker.
→ Insight grounded in AICD’s principles, but tailored to your real context.
→ Understanding of both governance and leadership - not just one or the other.
→ A review process that builds psychological safety, trust, and momentum.
→ I’ve supported senior leaders through cultural change, strategic transformation,
and high-pressure decision-making.
If it is time for your next Review, or your board is ready to lead with more clarity, cohesion, and impact - let’s have a conversation.