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From: Veronica Brantonfi.
Sent: Mon 13/01/2020 8:43:54 AM (UTC)
To: Aldred, Tom-UKGI, GRO.
Subject: RE: Feedback on Chairman for appraisal discussion
Many thanks, Tom
I’m happy to make those changes and happy with the template for the Chair’s self-assessment.
Best wishes
Veronica
From: Aldred, Tom - UKGI [mail
Sent: 10 January 2020 1
To: Veronica Branton ¢_
Subject: RE: Feedback on Chairman for appraisal discussion
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Veronica
Sorry for the delay in responding. I have a couple of thoughts:
1. Suggest rephrasing questions to make them more open:
a. ‘To what extent has the Chair....’ Instead of ‘has the Chair’
b. ‘What else could the chair do’ instead of ‘is there anything more the chair could do’
2. Suggest expand the question on promoting a successful culture to read “promote an open,
collaborative and successful boardroom culture”. Tom — given Alex's interest, do you think there is
anything specific the appraisal should explore here?
Tim’s self-assessment should be against the Chair Letter of Feb 2019. You asked for a template. I have
suggested one below, which asks for an assessment against each of the main elements of the letter. I've
also added a section at the bottom for overall comments. I need to double-check this with Tom C when
he’s back in next week, and would also welcome any comments from you.
Tom
Annex B: Self-Assessment against Chair’s Letter of February 2019
Priority Self-assessment
Appoint a new CEO and ensure a smooth transition
Promote opportunity and diversity — and undertake
succession planning
Board development — comply with governance codes
Improve investment spend controls
Company restructuring, including Framework Document
Develop a company strategy, including for funding
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beyond 2021
Litigation - keep Government appraised
Agent Pay — develop proposals and keep Government
informed
DMB franchising programme — improve communications
and engagement
POca — robust plan for transition
Overall comments on successes and areas for improvement:
Any other comments:
From: Veronica Brantoni_
Sent: 10 January 2020 0:
To: Cooper, Tom - UKGI <
Ce: Aldred, Tom - UKGI <i _GRO
Subject: RE: Feedback on Chairman for appraisal discussion
Dear both,
Please could I check if you’ve have a chance to look at the feedback form?
Will UKGI be providing the new Chair letter?
Best wishes
Veronica
Veronica Branton
Company Secretary
First Floor, Finsbury Dials
20 Finsbury Street
London
EC2Y 94Q
I Form (CAF) enquiries & submission, please email
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From: Cooper, Tom - UKGI [mailto:}
Sent: 02 January 2020 1
To: Veronica Branton <j.
Cc: Aldred, Tom - UKGI:
Subject: Re: Feedback on
iscussion
airman for appraisal
Thanks Veronica
We'll get back to you next week.
Tom
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On 31 Dec 2019, at 11:35, Veronica Branton <!
> wrote:
Dear both,
Please find attached a draft timetable and draft Chair feedback questionnaire. Ken has asked me to
check whether you have any comments on the drafts.
The timeline is designed to align with the Board evaluation for 2019/20 and the draft questionnaire uses
the headings proposed by BEIS (as set out in Tom A’s email to Ken of 4 December 2019) with the
questions informed by the FRC’s description of the role of the Chair in its guidance on board
effectiveness.
I'd be grateful if you could let me have your thoughts.
Best wishes
Veronica
Veronica Branton
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First Floor, Finsbury Dials
20 Finsbury Street
London
EC2Y 9AQ
Form (CAF) enquiries & submission, please email
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