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Governance, fact-based Decision Making and Decision Rights: Best Practices in Private Equity

Governance, Fact-Based Decision Making and Decision Rights: Best Practices in Private Equity

Presented by Kit Lisle, Founder, The Owners and The Operators, Collaborative Communities  

The single most significant impediment to speed of execution in the lower middle market of private equity is lack of understanding of decision rights. This discussion is intended to teach PE-backed executives about the importance of asking for clarity at the outset -- across a range of possible scenarios:

  • Which situations may I decide on my own?
  • Which situations do I need to collaborate with the board?
  • Which require specific approval from the board?

Learning Objectives

1. The Problem

2. The Costs

3. The Archetypes

4. The WHOMap

5. The Impact on Value Creation

 

Christopher "Kit" Lisle

Founder, The Owners and The Operators -- Collaborative Communities

www.TheOperators.pe

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703.867.7269

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Chapter Description

Private Equity Special Interest Group

Welcome to the Private Equity Special Interest Group (SIG) of The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG). Our SIG serves as a global hub for financial executives in Private Equity and in the Middle Market M&A ecosystem, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing, growth and development.

Comprising professionals across various disciplines, including CEO’s, CIO’s, CFO's, COO's, Treasurers, Controllers, our SIG facilitates connections and collaboration within the private equity community. Our diverse community covers a broad-spectrum discipline, ensuring a rich exchange of insights and resources around:

- Career Transition Strategy
- First 100 Days Best Practices and Food for Thought suggestions
- Value Creation Levers
- Exit Planning Thought Leadership - Prepare company/self for exit

Our purpose is clear: to share knowledge, promote business development, foster lasting relationships, and provide valuable resources for both employed professionals and those in transition. Whether you're seeking to expand your network, explore career opportunities, or stay updated on industry trends, our SIG offers a wealth of benefits.

Join us as we navigate the complexities of the private equity and middle market sector M&A ecosystem.


About the Chairperson

Christopher "Kit" Lisle is the founder and Chairman of the decision support strategy consulting firm Acclaro Growth Partners. After hiring a CEO to run that business a few years ago, he launched a community of private equity-backed executives called The Operators, LLC. The mandate of this community is to ensure continuous growth and development of the Private Equity Backed Executives, as well as other participants in the Middle Market M&A ecosystem, through the following 5 peer groups:

Career Resource Council
2. Strategic Growth Council
3. Operating Partners Roundtable
4. Trusted Advisors Council
5. Independent Sponsors Council

Prior to founding Acclaro Growth Partners and The Operators, Lisle headed M&A Services at Markowitz and McNaughton, Inc. Lisle also served as a Military Intelligence Officer for eight years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. He has been a featured speaker, author, podcast host and guest in a number of venues on topics relating to M&A and strategic growth.

You can contact the Private Equity Career Management Group Leaders:

Christopher "Kit" Lisle

Founder, The Operators -- The Collaborative Community for PE-Backed Execs

703.867.7269

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kit-lisle/
www.TheOperators.pe

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