Board of Directors Evaluation

Please complete this brief questionnaire.

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1. What do you understand to be the PURPOSE/VALUE of your Board of Directors?

2. How has the Board moved toward the PURPOSE or provided VALUE in the first year?

3. How well have the Shareholders' objectives and expectations (Vision, Values, Principles, Policies, Plans) been communicated to the Board?

4. Does the board agenda accurately reflect the key strategic issues facing the business? How is the agenda development process working?

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5. List specific examples of RADAR issues called to the Board’s attention or included in Board discussion…

6. How has your model of management advanced or constrained the effectiveness of the Board? How has the Board contributed to or held back top management performance?

7. How does the Board benchmark against competitors, peers and best practice companies?

8. How well are Family Directors differentiating between the Shareholder “Hat” and Management “Hat”?

9. Are the frequency, duration and style of board meetings appropriate? Suggested changes?

10. If it were decided to add another independent Director to the Board, what qualities, domain experience, expertise would you prioritize?

11. What do you view as your most significant contribution to the Board function over the past year?

12. What regrets do you have related to your Board role and responsibilities over the past year? How could you contribute more value in the next year?

13. Finally, what are your suggestions or comments about how to strengthen the Shareholder-Board-Management connection and development?

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