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Allie Gertz

Allie Gertz is a senior writer at BoardOutlook, a software platform that delivers a standardised and rigorous platform for board evaluations and professional development.

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What to ask when engaging a board review consultant?

As with any profession, there are good board review consultants and those that are less effective. Engaging someone who ...

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Can you run an effective board review without the Chair taking ownership?

The simple answer to this question is no. An effective board review requires the participation and ownership of the ...

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5 signs your board review process is taking too long

Board reviews are a critically important part of running an effective board. However, the process is not valuable in ...

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How do you measure the success of a board review?

An easy trap for inexperienced chairs is to measure the success of a board review based on a report or discussion. ...

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How frequently should the board review its performance?

How often a board should review its performance depends on a range of factors. Whilst the starting point is generally ...

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Board reviews - Are surveys or interviews better?

When thinking about evaluating your board, there’s a range of alternatives. Most of these involve some combination of ...

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The six reasons board reviews fail

An effective board review looks forward, drives action and has buy-in from stakeholders. Your evaluation process will ...

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How to have a productive discussion about the results of your board review

Whether you’re working through a light touch or a comprehensive board review, when discussing the results with your ...

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What topics should be covered in a board review?

Board reviews can be as broad as the circumstances, covering a wide range of topics. Whilst the scope may change ...

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