— Advisory Engagements
Three Engagements. Each with a Written Deliverable. Each with a Fixed Fee.
The work described on this page is intended for organisations in Malaysia whose oversight functions are engaging seriously with technology risk and governance responsibilities.
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How Each Engagement Is Conducted
Every engagement at Layar Consult begins with a scoping conversation — a brief discussion to confirm that the engagement described here is well-matched to the organisation's actual situation. Where a different scope is needed, we say so before any commitment is made.
The engagement itself is structured around its written output. We design the work — the interviews, document reviews, workshops or discussions — to gather what is needed to write clearly and honestly about the subject. Observations are not filtered to produce comfortable findings.
The draft is shared with the client for review and one round of substantive revision is included within the engagement fee. The final document is then delivered in a form ready for board or committee use.
All engagements are conducted under a written scope agreement, signed before work commences.
Confidentiality is absolute. No client engagement is referenced in our materials without written consent.
Draft review is included in every engagement fee, without exception.
Technology Risk Posture Conversation
A short advisory engagement that places the organisation's technology risk posture onto a single readable page. We catalogue the principal exposures — operational, regulatory, vendor, security, talent — and weigh each against the controls actually in place. The output is a written posture note that names the exposures plainly and without theatre.
We do not produce a risk register; we produce a piece of considered prose the leadership may carry into its risk committee. Suited for boards and audit committees preparing a periodic review.
- Operational, regulatory, vendor, security and talent exposures reviewed
- Written posture note as primary output, not a risk register
- Designed for board or audit committee presentation
- Completed within two to three weeks
Process Steps
Scoping conversation
Confirm scope, access requirements and relevant committee calendar.
Document and interview review
Review relevant technology policies, risk reports and committee papers. Interview responsible executives.
Draft posture note
Produce the written posture note in draft. Share for client review and comment.
Final delivery
Deliver finalised posture note, suitable for tabling at the risk or audit committee.
Technology Governance Advisory
A longer engagement that examines the organisation's technology governance customs — the technology committee structure, the approval processes for material change, the relationships between the executive and the board's relevant committees, and the small documentation customs that record material decisions.
The output is a written governance review with a sequenced recommendation. Suited for organisations preparing for a regulatory review or a deliberate governance uplift.
- Committee structure and terms of reference reviewed
- Approval and escalation process documentation examined
- Executive-to-board information flow assessed
- Written review with sequenced recommendations
- Completed within four to six weeks
Process Steps
Scoping and document collection
Agree scope. Collect committee charters, meeting minutes, policy documents and approval records.
Structured interviews
Interview committee chairs, technology executives and company secretarial function.
Draft governance review
Produce written review with observations and sequenced recommendations.
Review meeting and final delivery
Present findings to relevant leadership. Deliver finalised governance review document.
Risk Committee Workshop
A two-day workshop for the executives and board members who attend a technology risk committee. Together we examine the customs of the committee — the agenda, the supporting papers, the manner of presenting risk, the rhythm of decision-making — and write a small set of practical refinements.
We do not propose a new framework wholesale; we refine the customs that already exist. The workshop closes with a written committee handbook the chair may carry forward.
- Two full days with executives and board members present
- Current agenda, papers and meeting customs examined
- Written committee handbook as the closing output
- Refinement of existing customs, not wholesale replacement
Process Steps
Pre-workshop review
Review recent committee papers, minutes and supporting materials before the workshop dates.
Day one — current practice
Map the committee's current customs. Identify what serves oversight well and what does not.
Day two — refinements and handbook drafting
Agree practical refinements together. Draft the committee handbook during the session.
Final handbook delivery
Deliver the finalised committee handbook, ready for the chair to use at the next committee meeting.
— Choosing the Right Engagement
Which Engagement Fits Your Organisation's Current Situation?
| Feature | Posture Conversation | Governance Advisory | Committee Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2–3 weeks | 4–6 weeks | 2 days + prep |
| Fee (MYR) | RM 945 | RM 2,820 | RM 1,290 |
| Risk posture covered | |||
| Governance customs examined | |||
| Board/committee attendance | |||
| Written deliverable | |||
| Regulatory review preparation | |||
| Best suited for | Boards wanting a clear view of exposures | Organisations with governance maturity questions | Active committees seeking to improve their practice |
— Standards Applied
The Protocols We Hold to Across All Engagements
Strict Confidentiality
All client materials, discussions and findings are held in strict confidence. No engagement is referenced in our external communications without written consent.
Written Scope Before Commencement
Every engagement commences from a written scope document, agreed and signed by both parties. No work proceeds without this agreement in place.
Malaysian Regulatory Literacy
All advisers maintain current familiarity with BNM's Risk in Technology Policy Documents, the Securities Commission's corporate governance code and SSM expectations.
Senior Adviser Continuity
The adviser agreed at the engagement outset conducts the work through to delivery. Engagements are not reassigned to junior staff after initial introductions.
Draft Review Included
Every written deliverable is shared in draft for client review. One round of substantive revision is included within the fixed engagement fee.
No Vendor Interest
We hold no referral arrangements with technology vendors or implementation firms. Our assessments are written without commercial interest in any particular recommendation.
— Engagement Fees
All Fees in Malaysian Ringgit. Fixed. No Retainer.
RM 945
Fixed fee · Single engagement
- Written posture note
- 5 exposure categories reviewed
- Draft review included
- 2–3 week completion
RM 2,820
Fixed fee · Single engagement
- Full governance review document
- Committee structure analysis
- Executive interviews included
- Sequenced recommendations
- 4–6 week completion
RM 1,290
Fixed fee · Two-day engagement
- Two full workshop days
- Written committee handbook
- Board and executive attendance
- Pre-workshop paper review
— Begin Here
Not Certain Which Engagement Applies?
A brief preliminary conversation will help determine whether one of the three engagements described here is well-matched to your organisation's current position — and if so, which one.
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