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Figure 28 Board eff ectiveness


DEEP BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE


DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT


Importance


Achieving the right balance between executive and non-executive directors


The empowered support of committees that exist for the board


New Board members receiving adequate induction training


A diverse gender and nationality mix on the board


The right balance of skills, knowledge and experience to constructively challenge senior management


Identifying board improvement opportunities


ENGAGED LEADERSHIP


STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT


CAPACITY TO ADAPT


The leadership style of the chairman that encourages excellent team dynamics


A clear vision that is shared by board members


A clear strategy that is understood by each board member


Board membership is regularly reinvigorated to incorporate new ideas / talent


The board’s capacity to consider the acceptance of appropriate risks


The board’s capacity to innovate and adapt


LEADERSHIP TALENT


A comprehensive review of top talent performance and engagement in succession planning


Clear criteria for board member replacement


63% 92% 55% 76% 62% 73% 64% 94% 81% 80% 63% 93% 76% 93% 81% 97% 83% 68% 63% 71% 97% 82% 80% Satisfaction


76% 78%


92% 84% 83%


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