Edwards Evidence

Independent challenge of the evidence behind major corporate decisions

Major risk and governance decisions are often challenged when they reach board or committee.The challenge rarely comes from the analysis itself.It usually appears where the evidence is interpreted, summarised, or relied upon for a decision.Edwards Evidence provides independent challenge of decision papers before they are submitted for scrutiny.


Where challenge usually appears

Board and risk committee questions are often predictable when a paper is read from the outside.Internal teams are usually very close to the analysis. This can make it difficult to see where ambiguity or uncertainty may appear to a committee.Independent challenge can identify where questions are most likely to arise and where the evidential basis of the decision could be strengthened before submission.


Typical Engagements

Pre-Committee Challenge ReviewIndependent challenge of risk or decision papers before they are submitted to board or committee.Major Decision Challenge ReviewIndependent challenge of the evidential basis behind significant risk or governance decisions.Independent Challenge PartnerOngoing independent challenge of major decisions and governance frameworks.


Approach

IndependentExternal perspective on decisions before scrutiny.Document basedReviews focus on decision papers and supporting evidence.Rapid turnaroundReviews are typically returned within a few days.


About Edwards Evidence

Edwards Evidence specialises in independent challenge of the evidence behind corporate decisions.The work focuses on how evidence is interpreted and relied upon once decisions are presented for scrutiny.This perspective is often most useful before decisions are submitted to board or committee.


If you have a paper heading to committee and would like an external read before submission, you can send it here.

Edwards Evidence Ltd
United Kingdom