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Board Evaluation: The Force Driving Board Effectiveness

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Board Evaluation: The Force Driving Board Effectiveness

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19 March 2023

By Varun Sarin

It’s no secret—an effective board is essential to the success of an organization and right at the heart of driving this effectiveness are comprehensive and consistent board evaluations and self-assessments.

As highlighted in our previous thought paper, the magnitude and frequency of change today warrant a new kind of board leadership and as some of the most recent studies point out, in their current shape, many boards may be out of their depth. To lead their organizations through uncharted territories, boards must recognize and work to improve their prevalent issues and blind spots while building on their strengths. This is where board evaluation comes in.

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