Self-assessment vs independent evaluation? At the very least, a self-assessment should be on every board's annual agenda. However, bringing independent help can truly increase the quality of the board evaluation. We can help you!

 

What should the evaluation of the board cover? 

For the Effective Board evaluation framework paper click here.

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1. Vision alignment 

Is there a clear understanding of what the board does (and should be doing)? Is there a good alignment among directors, the executive team, shareholders and all other key stakeholders as to the role of the board? Are board priorities clear?

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2. Empowerment

Are key stakeholders (including the shareholders and the executive team) supporting the board (empowering the board) to fulfill its role and obligations? Is the right governance in place to enable the board to do its job?

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3. People: skills & talent 

Does the board have the right people in place, with the right skills and talents? Is the board composition adequate (in terms of talents complementarity, independence, diversification, etc.)?

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4. Culture & board dynamics

Is the board culture right for its people to make the most out of their skills and talents, for the directors to give the most the can to the board? Are directors working together effectively? Are they spending sufficient and quality time on what really matters? Is the level (and type) of engagement right? Is the chairman/chairwoman of the board playing his/her key role in engaging, enabling and encouraging the directors in the fulfillment of their role?

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5. Infrastructure

Is the infrastructure in place to support the role of the board? Is the information flow sufficient and timely? Are committees working effectively in supporting the board's role?

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