Businesses are at risk of falling behind if they fail to see the advantages of good governance, and the benefits it can bring according to Evolution, a renowned integrated fire and security systems business. Brendan McGarrity, Head of Risk & Design at Evolution, argues that ‘box ticking’ to meet a legal, regulatory or compliance obligation should not be the strategy to adopt and implement: “I’m sure we’ve all been guilty of ‘ticking a box’ either because we don’t understand or believe in something but need to get it off our desk. I am sure, also, that there are some of those with a security remit who do much the same when it comes to governance in relation to Risk. But there are clear advantages and true benefits to be realised from good governance.”