
Assessing individual directors' performance can do more than help the board identify skill gaps and improve group dynamics — it can accelerate necessary changes in overall board composition.
In an era marked by heightened scrutiny and rapidly evolving risks, a company’s key stakeholders are demanding more than financial performance — they seek transparency, stability and responsible oversight. The board assessment process is a powerful tool that boards can use to meet these expectations. The most effective assessments are conducted annually; periodically facilitated by a third party to encourage candid perspectives; draw on a range of inputs, including from executive management; translate results into concrete action plans; and capture real-time feedback to keep progress on track. Done right, board and committee assessments drive governance excellence, deepen trust between boards and management, reinforce accountability and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
So, what are the leading practices? And how are boards using assessments to become more efficient, evaluate gaps in board composition and improve their oversight of management?
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