Board Effectiveness

Leadership relies on the board for governance, fundraising, strategy, compliance, risk management and a host of other topics that demand high-performance from board members. Board Effectiveness strategies can help identify gaps between the ideal board and the level at which the board is currently operating.

Additionally, boards operate on a continuum of capability so while some boards are looking to implement and reinforce structure, governance practices and decision-making, others have those elements nailed down and are focused on board culture.

Quinn Strategy Group assists with board effectiveness assessments at every stage of development - from startup to well-established. In collaboration with board leadership, we assess where the board is, what gaps exist and where the board excels to formulate an approach to board effectiveness which reflects the board’s unique needs and organization’s situation. Questions such as the following help us frame a discussion with leadership to pinpoint where the board needs support:

• Are the board’s policies and practices as rigorous and effective as they should be?
• How does the board assess the competencies and skills needed for the future?
• Are there well-defined boundaries between the board and executive team?
• Does the board have the strength and depth to steer the organization through an adverse event?

Once we understand gaps, goals and current capabilities, we design a strategy and plan for fostering high performance.

Board Effectiveness Case Studies

Setting a New Leadership Team Up for Success
Getting a Large Board on the Fast Track to High Performance

Let’s talk about how Quinn Strategy Group can assist in increasing the performance of your board.