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View all articlesWhat 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 ...
by Allie GertzCan 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 ...
by Allie Gertz5 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 ...
by Allie GertzHow 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. ...
by Allie GertzHow 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 ...
by Allie GertzHow should you measure the performance of an advisory board?
An advisory board is very different to a legal board of directors. Whilst a legal board of directors has to meet ...
by Steve Pell
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 ...
by Allie GertzThe 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