Our Four Step board evaluation process is efficient,
yet rich in information, and it enables you to comply with the
current and proposed regulations and
recommendations.
Survey
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Interviews >
Analysis >
Report
Step 1:
Survey
Prepare
We share our survey questions with the chair of the governance committee and the board chairperson. (All board members can be included in this process if desired.)
If appropriate, we customize the survey to address specific issues.
Conduct
Board members access the survey online. It takes roughly 15 to 30 minutes to complete, and covers issues such as:
Internal board operations
Governance and oversight
Expertise and counsel
Network/connections
Industry/organization concerns
The board chair's performance
Individual committee performance
All responses are kept confidential.
Step 2:
Interviews
Our principals conduct a 30- to 60-minute telephone interview with each board member. Again, all information is confidential.
Step 3:
Analysis
We integrate the data and information gathered into succinct, meaningful reports focused on:
Overall board performance
Individual committee performance
Individual board member assessments (optional)
We are careful to phrase statements to protect individual board member identities.
Step
4:
Reports
Distribute Reports
We distribute the reports as follows:
The board report is sent to all board members
Committee reports are sent to committee members (may be sent to all board members if desired)
Individual reports are sent to the individual only.
Present Findings
We present the overall board performance report to the board of directors in person (or via teleconference, if desired). It includes a question and answer session.
Compare
From year two forward, we will provide a comparison of your annual results. This will allow you to measure progress toward governance and operational goals.
Building
Engaged Boards and Effective Teams