Board Evaluations for Superior Performance
Concurrent Session
Monday, October 20, 2008, 4:15 PM
Self-assessment is a hallmark of a vital board. Regulatory standards demand it, ratings organizations recommend it, and good governance practices rely on it. Learn about processes to help boards identify strengths and weaknesses and how a balance of skills and experience supports the board's mission, improves the bottom line, and meets shareholder demands. Assessments can promote dialogue about significant issues sometimes left unsaid and are known to strengthen board-management communications, improve compliance, and reduce legal risks.
| Suzanne M. Hopgood | Director, Board Advisory Services, NACD; Director, Point Blank Solutions, Inc. and Acadia Realty Trust |
| Sanford Cloud, Jr. | Director, Northeast Utilities and the Phoenix Companies, Inc. |
| Edward (Ed) H. Pendergast | Director, PLC Medical Systems, Inc. |
PowerPoint Presentation/Handouts
For More Information:
- Report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Board Evaluation: Improving Director Effectiveness
Article: Board Self-Assessments: Here For Good - FAQ: Are boards required under any rules to evaluate themselves, and if so, what do the requirements say?
- FAQ: How should boards evaluate themselves?
- In-Boardroom Program: NACD Board Evaluation Services
