2. 125 years of leading governance
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This October we celebrate 125 years since the institute first was first formed.
• 1891: the Institute of Secretaries
• 1971: the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
• 2016: ICSA: The Governance Institute
3. 125 years of leading governance
• Positioning ourselves for the future
• ICSA: The Governance Institute
• Royal Charter to lead ‘effective governance and efficient administration of
commerce, industry and public affairs’
4. 125 years of leading governance
Where we’re heading:
• ICSA to be the provider of products and services to support the skills and
knowledge of professionals working in governance and legal and regulatory
compliance roles in organisations of all types and sizes and in any sector
• A wider set of products and services, particularly qualifications, for people
outside of the corporate market
• Revision of qualifications to keep them current and in demand
• Higher public profile in the media
5. 125 years of leading governance
How we’re getting there:
• Continued focus on raising our public profile
• Increased public profile courtesy of the Policy team, ie Code of Governance for
CCGs, blogs, technical briefings, articles, speaking at events and responding
to consultations
• Positioning ICSA as a thought leader in national and regional media
• Governance and Compliance magazine
• Research projects
• www.icsa.org.uk
6. 125 years of leading governance
Governance professionals are right at the heart of things, promoting accountability,
transparency, integrity and stewardship to ensure that organisations operate in a
manner which is most productive.
‘Governance focus has increased, the company secretary’s role has increased,
[there is] more work to do, and that work is more visible.’ (The Company Secretary:
Building trust through governance, Henley Business School)
The study, development and practice of governance are here to stay.
ICSA: The Governance Institute has a bright future ahead of it!