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Board Evaluations
The UK Corporate Governance Code stipulates that there should be a rigorous externally facilitated review of the performance and effectiveness of the Board every three years. This is best practice for public sector Boards as well!
However, most Boards either do not undertake a Board evaluation at all or if they do, it is a tick box exercise! And yet, when done well, a robust and focused Board evaluation can add real value and enhance the effectiveness of the Board and ultimately the performance of the organisation.
On Board has been undertaking and facilitating Board evaluations for many years and our Board evaluations make a real difference. There are four distinctive features that make our Board evaluations so successful - they are:
- Interactive
- Practical and tailored
- Outcomes-focused
- Balanced
Our process
Each review is carefully planned and tailored to your Board, typically including:
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An initial meeting to agree the plan and timetable
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Confidential questionnaires and analysis
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One-to-one interviews with Board members and senior management
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Observation of a Board meeting
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A draft and final report with clear findings
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A follow-up workshop to explore outcomes and agree actions
Get in touch to find out more!
Board Evaluation Testimonials
"On Board has worked with Foyle Port over many years, delivering the On Board governance training to our Commissioners and bespoke training to our Audit Committee, providing advice and support to enhance our governance framework and risk management arrangements as well as undertaking our most recent Board effectiveness reviews.
Brian McGrath, Chief Executive, Foyle Port
David Nicholl ran a tight, efficient process and delivered a clear and useful set of insights into our Board’s workings. All Board colleagues found him engaging and his recommendations were practical, helpful and to the point. This was a real effectiveness review – not a paper exercise
Regina Finn, Chair, Low Carbon Contracts Company
“On Board provided us with a robust review of our effectiveness as a Board, with clear recommendations drawn from their many years of expertise in the field. As a smaller consultancy, they are both directly approachable and flexible, which makes them particularly easy to work with.”
Cath Denholm, Chief Operating Officer, Equality and Human Rights Commission
“David Nicholl of On Board Training provided a thorough and very helpful review of Board governance at Mutual Energy. The initial stage of the process was a questionnaire, which was thought provoking and provided an excellent basis for subsequent conversations with Board Members and others. David’s recommendations were clear and well targeted at practical and achievable improvements. All in all, it was a very useful exercise.”
David Gray, Chairman, Mutual Energy
"On Board carried out our Board Evaluation. I wish to give them the highest possible recommendation. They provided an impartial assessment of the workings of our Board in a clear and precise fashion. They also helped the Board develop an Action Plan to address areas for improvement. On Board provided and continue to provide an outstanding service."
Principal, Further Education College
Audit Committees and Risk
- Undertaking reviews of Audit and Risk Assurance Committee effectiveness and evaluations to ensure compliance with sector guidance and best practice
- Reviewing the effectiveness of Internal Audit Services, including compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards
- Reviewing the effectiveness of Risk Management arrangements and compliance with best practice
- Facilitating Risk Review and Risk Appetite workshops
- Developing and implementing Risk Assurance Frameworks