Nasdaq helps public, private and non-profit organizations in the design and implementation of third-party board assessments that promote commitment to healthy board dynamics and continuous improvement. We tailor our written assessment and interview process to meet your board’s unique governance objectives.
- Board Assessments
- Board of Directors Peer & Self-Assessments
- Committee Assessments
- External Board Advisor Assessments
Key Features
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Easy to Use
Our clients' governance teams enjoy our comprehensive service and directors appreciate our intuitive user experience
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Growth Opportunities
Insightful reporting highlights areas where the board has opportunity to grow
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Deeper Engagement
Candid, anonymized responses help to encourage deeper engagement
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Reporting
Unique infographics, a SWOT diagram, and focus on key action points help to deliver a more effective evaluation process
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Actionable Insights
Reports help serve as a tool for Boards to drive action and commitment to governance excellence
Take the Guess Work Out of Board Performance Improvement
- Skills Matrix Evaluate each director’s skills and experience to gain a holistic overview of the board’s total expertise and experience
- Heat Map A graph provides a visual representation of directors’ responses to the rated questions allowing directors to quickly recognize areas of strength and opportunity
- SWOT The board’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are mapped graphically based on evaluation responses providing concise insight for improved agenda development
- Action Points A high level overview reflecting the board’s general responses and sentiments
Customize Your Board Evaluation
Goals & Design
- Kick-off consultation reviews: legal requirements, business model, governance structure, prior assessment form, results, and objectives
- Templates and checklists deliver organized process and execution
- Customize form to each individual based on role and responses
- Pre-populate respondent data year-over-year
Process
- Rapid implementation of assessment
- Secure, individual link delivered via email or access link
- Automated notifications and reminders for respondents
- Support staff monitors responses & troubleshoots questions as needed
- BONUS! Interviews available as add-on
Reporting
- Responses and analysis delivered in report format
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis included
- Informative infographics
- Year-over-year comparisons and benchmarking
- BONUS! Add-on presentation to Board to highlight specific action points plus a Q&A session to delve deep into the results
Latest Resources
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Measuring, Assessing and Reporting on Board Composition in 2021
Investors are paying more attention to the mix of people who sit on public company boards. New rules and laws are coming into effect that place a focus on board diversity. Find out how governance teams can address a heightened focus on board composition. Download here.