Every board should periodically arrange for an externally facilitated review process to ensure that it is performing as well as possible, and to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. Ideally that process should include a full Board Audit or Review, at least once every three years.

When you’re not due for a full Audit or Review, however, but feel some time out for reflection and discussion would help focus board members on how the board can enhance its effectiveness, BoardConnect can provide a Facilitated Board Reflection, for a fraction of the cost of a full Audit.

BoardConnect offers detailed reviews (also called 'audits') of the performance and processes of non-profit boards.  At an initial level, the review consists of a confidential online survey that is easily accessed and completed in privacy by board members in their own time.  Responses (unattributed) are analysed and presented in a report that is returned to the Chair. It is a one-stop ‘check’ for board members to assess their strengths and opportunities.

BoardConnect staff will often also attend a board meeting to discuss the results.  If necessary and if it is indicated by the review, there is also the potential to refer the organisation to specialist consultants for further board development work.

In addition, there is an option for a more detailed and in-depth analysis of board operations, incorporating interviews with board members and observance of board meetings, as well as the online survey.

Excerpt from board survey analysis report