Boards that keep evaluating are boards that keep improving
Boards that evaluate their performance repeatedly tend to get better.
Exclusive data: Choosing the CEO is only half the job
A significant new contention on the board’s role in CEO succession has been published and deserves exploration.
by Steve PellSuccession as a key pillar of value creation
Across 155 boards in the BoardOutlook 2025 benchmark pool, approximately four in ten directors (39%) name enhancing executive talent and succession as a top priority for driving value creation over ...
by Steve PellLatest thinking
View all articlesThe six reasons board reviews fail
An effective board review looks forward, drives action and has buy-in from stakeholders. Your evaluation process will ...
by Allie GertzHow 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 ...
by Allie Gertz
Three ways boards are leveraging technology to drive high performance
It has never been more difficult to be a director. In today’s governance environment, non-executive directors face ...
by BoardOutlookShould the management team participate in your board review?
In almost all cases, the management team should participate in a board review process. The board impacts the business ...
by Steve Pell
The importance of board deep dives
Rather than being seen as interventionist, deep dives should be seen as critical when a board is approving unfamiliar ...
by Jane HemstritchHow can the board reset from crisis to business as usual?
In times of crisis many boards will be forced to revisit the line between board and management. When survival is on the ...
by Steve Pell
Checklist for writing a risk appetite statement
It is essential practice for a board to endorse a statement of risk appetite that sets out, for each of the main ...
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Questions to consider in building an optimal committee structure for your board
Boards, of necessity, operate at a high level and don’t have time for deep or detailed work. They rely on committees to ...
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Questions to consider in appointing a new CEO
To help Directors who are considering a change in the CEO role, we’ve published this comprehensive checklist to prompt ...
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