Designing purpose-driven organisations
to thrive through
aligned leadership and clear direction.

Success flows when leaders create space for people to find meaning in their work, collaborate with purpose, and grow through their service to a shared mission.

For-purpose leaders who feel the pressure to scale without compromising their core values know
that sustainable growth depends on alignment of
people, purpose, and practice.

If that resonates, let’s talk.

ForPurpose
Mininum Viable Governance (MVG)

Governance Designed for Purpose

ForPurpose MVG emerged from observing a pattern across many enterprises. Strong leaders get caught in governance processes that work against their natural tendencies and flow, rather than with it.

The insight came quietly over time: effective governance isn’t about uniformity—it’s about fluidity, shaping itself to fit the unique contours of each organisation while holding true to its core principles.

What It Actually Is

ForPurpose MVG is a governance framework specifically designed for leaders who are:

  • Building organisations around shared purpose

  • Operating in high-velocity, resource-constrained environments

  • Committed to maintaining cultural integrity while scaling impact

  • Looking for oversight that accelerates rather than constrains mission fulfillment.

The Five Elements

1
Mission Guardrails

Rather than complex compliance processes, we create gentle boundaries that naturally guide decisions toward purpose alignment. Like riverbanks that shape water's flow while allowing its essential movement, these guardrails maintain direction without constraining vitality.

2
Stakeholder Voice System

Your community's wisdom is essential, but constant consultation can scatter focus. We design pathways that allow stakeholder insight to flow naturally into decision-making—creating space for authentic input while maintaining the clarity needed for purposeful action.

3
Acceleration-Safe Controls

True protection comes from understanding, not restriction. We develop risk awareness that emerges from deep knowledge of your organisation’s patterns and potential. This creates natural wisdom about what serves your mission and what might lead you astray.

4
Adaptive Board Structure

Governance structures that grow with you—from advisory support in early stages to robust oversight as you scale, always configured for your specific context and needs.

5
Decision Velocity Framework

Clear understanding of who holds what decisions, when, and how—designed like a well-designed garden where each element has its proper place and function, creating natural flow rather than forced processes.

What This Means for You

  • A reduction in time spent on governance administration

  • Clear pathways for decision-making that everyone understands

  • Stakeholder confidence without process bloat

  • Cultural alignment in all governance activities

  • Scalable systems that grow with your organisation

About
O & O

Osborne & Others exists to support leaders who are building organisations that matter.

If you're committed to creating positive sustainable change in the world and ready to develop the leadership and governance capabilities that will amplify your impact, let's talk.