| Benefits of internal evaluations |
Benefits of external evaluations |
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Cost-effective, no need to hire external advisors. |
External consultants bring experience with your peers and fresh perspectives. |
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Can be implemented quickly. |
Feedback can be more thorough and unvarnished, helping to uncover ‘blind spots’ and challenges. |
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Internal evaluators are familiar with the organisation’s culture and processes. |
Easier to deliver difficult messages. |
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Recommendations can be more innovative, drawing on outside best practice. |
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Can enhance the board’s credibility with stakeholders. |
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Objective |
Improve the board’s strategic focus in the next quarter. |
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Board evaluation findings |
Meetings are often focused on operational details rather than strategy, leading to missed opportunities to engage in future-focused discussions and rushed decision-making on strategic topics. |
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Actions required |
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