Board Services

As a member of your Board of Directors or Advisory Board, we help your company improve strategic discussion and decision-making, implement good governance practices, and foster seamless interaction with your management team for optimal goal-setting and performance. We offer solid insight and leverage our expertise in the Language Industry to better understand and navigate its trends and challenges.

Bringing in external board members can add:

Incorporating external board members can increase accountability and transparency within your organization while simultaneously guaranteeing effective representation of shareholders’ and stakeholders’ interests.

Why you need
a Board of Directors

A board of directors assumes a pivotal role in governing and strategically planning for your organization, delivering a wealth of benefits and value to your business. This includes effective decision-making, course corrections for growth, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Guidance

Boards assist in setting the vision, mission, and long-term goals.

Governance

Boards review and approve major strategic initiatives & investment decisions.

Networks

Directors often bring extensive networks that can benefit the organization.

Guidance

Boards assist in setting the vision, mission, and long-term goals.

Governance

Boards review and approve major strategic initiatives & investment decisions.

Networks

Directors often bring extensive networks that can benefit the organization.

Accountability

Boards hold management accountable for achieving performance targets.

Expertise

Directors bring in specialized knowledge, skills, and insights.

Representation

Boards are a vital connection point between the organization and its shareholders, employees, customers & suppliers.

Accountability

Boards hold management accountable for achieving performance targets.

Expertise

Directors bring in specialized knowledge, skills, and insights.

Representation

Boards are a vital connection point between the organization and its shareholders, employees, customers & suppliers.

The Benefits of Advisory Board Services

Objective and Independent Advice

An external board offers a fresh perspective, unbiased advice, and open and constructive criticism, as it is not directly involved in day-to-day operations or vested in internal politics.

Flexibility and Scalability

It is easy to adjust the size and composition of the advisory board based on the organization's evolving needs and priorities.

Reputation & Trustworthiness

The presence of well-respected professionals on the Advisory Board strengthens your company's credibility, provides an air of authority, and increases its standing in the industry.

Mentorship and Development

An advisory board also serves as a team of experts that function as mentors and coaches, sharing experiences, offering guidance on professional development, and helping groom the next generation of leaders.

Key Governance Challenges for Small and Medium-Sized Companies in the Language Industry

The company has grown, but the structure and policies remain the same

The organization struggles with slow decision-making

Lack of clearly defined roles and responsibilities for the board, management, and other stakeholders

Power and decision-making are concentrated in the hands of a few individuals

Difficulty finding high-quality external advisors with real experience in the sector

How can we Help

Our board services offer you independent and practical advice for improved decision-making at your company, along with multiple other essential business-building components.

Elements of Good Corporate Governance

An effective corporate governance framework will help your company achieve long-term success for all of its stakeholders. A robust framework includes the following characteristics:

Member of Advisory Boards

When Lexitech was founded in Brussels in 1976, we mainly provided technical documents. Over time, Lexitech has evolved into a leading language service provider, focusing on offering global content management solutions to a long-standing clientele of corporations and public sector entities. In November 2022, I was appointed as a member of Lexitech’s Advisory Board.

With hundreds of customers across the world, XTRF is one of the leading translation management systems (TMS) in the Language Industry. In April 2021, I was appointed as a member of the Wise People Board — XTRF’s official advisory board. Together with other reputable industry professionals, I have provided XTRF directors with insight into the localization landscape in order to support strategic decision-making processes.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Whether you are just getting started or have a specific board challenge to address, we can help. 30 minutes on the phone with us can change your business for the better forever.