CHAPTER 8

BOARD PERFORMANCE

GROUP 2
Board performance is a function of the
character of the board members and
the effectiveness of the culture of the
as a team.

Crucially, board performance is derived

from the quality of the human
interactions within the boardroom.
Importance of an effective board
An effective board provide adequate
oversight and keeps the organization
moving in the right direction with
proper leadership.
Truly effective boards clearly define their role
and purpose, and have directions who can
work well as a group while fulfilling their
individual roles, such as overseeing
succession planning, acquisitions and capital
allocation. LEARN MORE
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Organization can assess

There has been a move towards
board effectiveness by
introducing performance evaluation processes
evaluating. for boards .
The CIMA Strategic Scorecard could
provide a useful tool for boards as they seek
to evaluate their performance in relation to
such question.
 What has been the board’s contribution to the
testing and developing of strategy?

Are the matters specifically reserved for the

board the right ones?

 How has the board responded to any problems or

crises that have emerged and could or should these
have been foreseen?
Focal Points to Evaluate

Organs to evaluate

 Board;
 Committee;
 Individual Director evaluations;
 Chairman;
 CEO; and
 Governance Practices
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In general, boards have three key tasks:

 Monitoring Decision-making Providing

Management Advice
 SUMMARY

Effective board performance is crucial for corporate success. This

requires more than simply conforming with corporate governance
guidelines. A number of interrelated approaches have been
considered that are designed to assist boards improve their
effectiveness.
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