Creating Process Flow Maps for a JV
Guide to creating process flow maps that document decision-making paths for a JV.
James Bamford is a Senior Advisor at Ankura based in Washington, DC. He joined Ankura with the firm’s 2020 acquisition of Water Street Partners, which he co-founded in 2008. Water Street Partners has been independently ranked as the number one global advisor on joint ventures since 2017. Prior to Water Street, he was global co-lead of the Joint Venture & Alliance Practice at McKinsey & Company.
View Full ProfileGuide to creating process flow maps that document decision-making paths for a JV.
Starter set of questions dealmakers should ask in the early stages of a potential JV deal.
Set of specific standards for how companies should manage secondee-related issues in their joint ventures.
How to decide if a JV needs an independent Director, and, if so, key considerations in adopting.
Description of the role of the head of the internal audit function, and the function itself.
Outline of a model governance structure and roles, with descriptions of common elements of each role.
Checklist for dealmakers structuring JV contract terms related to JV information reporting and audit rights.
Approach that a corporate center can use to assess its portfolio of ventures.