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Board Self-Assessment
It’s important to look closely at the board as a whole. Nobody is accountable for directing a board. Self-assessments of board members play an essential function in governing boards and help ensure that boards fulfil their leadership roles during turbulent times.
Effective assessments reveal strengths in governance and weaknesses, as well as areas which the board can improve its performance to better fulfill its responsibilities as a governance body. They can provide valuable information which will guide the board’s attention and actions for the coming year. A board can conduct its own evaluation with the help of a consultant for board development Virtual Data Room or utilize a commercially-available tool. The Board Self-Assessment Questionnaire is a suitable choice for a variety of non-profits. It was developed by the Center in 2009 and has been utilized by hundreds of board members across the US and abroad since then.
If you decide to conduct your own assessment, we recommend you start by determining the scope of the evaluation. Many boards decide to evaluate the whole board, the board’s leadership or individual committees. It is important to be clear about the purpose and process is crucial for a successful conclusion.
After you have defined the scope of the assessment, you may want to consider hiring an independent third-party facilitator to guide the process. A knowledgeable facilitator will be able to guide the discussion and ensure that everyone on the board feels comfortable providing honest feedback.
Some boards compare their results with those of other hospitals or health systems. Many databases do not allow apples-to-apples comparisons because of differences in size, structure and authority.
