Transformation and Transition Specialists. Helping organizations transform performance and navigate change, while helping executives successfully transition to what comes next.
Advisory Boards
Independent Perspective. Strategic Dialogue. Constructive Challenge.
Advisory Boards provide business owners and leadership teams with access to independent experience, diverse perspectives and strategic insight without the fiduciary responsibilities of a Board of Directors. They create a structured forum to challenge thinking, explore opportunities and address critical business issues.
Reliance helps organizations design, establish and lead effective Advisory Boards aligned with their business objectives. As a globally certified Advisory Board Chair, we bring structure, independence and experienced facilitation to help organizations derive meaningful value from their Advisory Board.
HOW WE HELP
Define - Clarify the purpose, objectives and expected outcomes of the Advisory Board.
Design - Determine the appropriate structure, composition, expertise and operating model.
Establish - Develop the charter, member criteria, meeting structure and governance practices.
Chair & Facilitate - Provide independent leadership that encourages strategic dialogue, constructive challenge and meaningful participation.
Evolve - Assess effectiveness and evolve the Advisory Board as business priorities and needs change.
THE ROLE OF THE INDEPENDENT CHAIR
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An effective Advisory Board requires more than bringing experienced people around the table. The Independent Chair creates the structure and environment needed for meaningful strategic dialogue, ensures diverse perspectives are heard, constructively challenges thinking and keeps the Board focused on the issues that matter most to the business.

Corporate Advisory Board
Providing ongoing independent perspective and experienced counsel to business owners and leadership teams as they navigate growth, transformation, strategy and critical business decisions.

Business Sector Advisory Board
Bringing together relevant industry, market and functional expertise to provide insight into opportunities, emerging trends, challenges and strategic direction.


Project Advisory Board
Providing focused expertise and independent guidance around a specific initiative, opportunity or complex business challenge for a defined period.