Beliefs & Values

What kind of firm is Dunkirk Governance Specialists, and how do we approach our client relationships and consulting engagements? We consider professionalism, honesty, integrity, and hard work to be among the pillars of our practice. In addition, we offer the following summary of our core Beliefs and Values in order to give insight into our approach, and out attitude, towards corporate governance consulting.

DGS Beliefs We believe an effective Board of Directors should be an organization of well-trained and experienced Directors, who: Take their jobs very seriously, Have a deep comprehension of business strategy & economic realities, Are high-integrity individuals with demonstrated governance skills, Have considerable respect for their fiduciary responsibilities to the shareholders they serve, Avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible, Understand how actions can be converted into shareholder value, Have a passion for rigorous & intelligent governance practices, and Are able to speak freely, passionately and honestly about important issues. We firmly believe that properly structured and proactive Boards of Directors will always lead to better strategic decisions, reduced business risks and sustainable, superior growth in shareholder value.		DGS Values We value individual effort and teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the boardroom. We also value: Directors who relentlessly ask tough questions. Well-prepared Directors. A Board that rigorously, objectively & consistently examines managements' commitments, decisions & results. Directors who possess a healthy skepticism of managements' projections & explanations. A "dynamic tension" between the Board & Management. Intelligent Directors with many years of governance experience. Formality in all governance practices. A Board of Directors meeting is a special place that requires special behaviors. Directors from diverse backgrounds. Boards that becomes a "no place to run - no place to hide" governing body. Respectful conflict in Board meetings. Unambiguous & plain-spoken dialogue in all Board communications.