The New York Stock Exchange requires that boards of listed companies conduct a self-evaluation at least annually, and research suggests that well-run boards take this process quite seriously, often using a combination of director surveys and personal interviews to assess the functioning and effectiveness of the board, its committees, and its individual members.
Test Your Board’s Readiness for the Post-Covid Era
Questions that every board should be asking itself right now.
October 06, 2020
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Summary.
Research suggests that well-run boards take the process of self-evaluation quite seriously, often using a combination of director surveys and personal interviews to assess the functioning and effectiveness of the board, its committees, and its individual members. As boards prepare for their next round of self-evaluation, they will want to assess their capabilities and readiness to govern in the wake of Covid-19. This list offers a guide to the kinds of key questions and statements they should consider adding to their surveys or interview protocols.