Q&As

Board self-assessment is too comprehensive a process to be carried out every year; every other year tends to be helpful for most boards. Performance assessment can be particularly useful just before the board engages in a strategic planning process or prepares for a major campaign, after a major crisis, or when complacency has set in and an invigorating push would be welcome.

A self-assessment allows board members to step back from routine governance matters and candidly reflect on how well the board is meeting its responsibilities. It helps your board discover areas for improvement, and establish a common understanding of its roles and responsibilities. It establishes a platform for setting and attaining important board priorities, and motivates your board members – individually and collectively – to work effectively for the benefit of the organization and those it serves.