In Depth Board Evaluations
A structured approach to helping boards see themselves clearly through disciplined evaluation.
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A practical guide to conducting board evaluations that drive real improvement.
I've seen too many boards treat evaluation as a box-ticking exercise, something done to satisfy regulators rather than to genuinely improve.
That approach misses the point entirely.
A thoughtful evaluation is one of the few moments a board has to look honestly in the mirror. It is an act of humility, and of leadership.
In this book, I share what I've learned from decades of observing, advising, and facilitating board evaluations around the world. You'll find a structured methodology for conducting comprehensive assessments, guidance for giving director feedback, supporting new directors, and addressing underperformance without damaging trust or collegiality, and guidance on navigating the unique challenges of non-profit boards, family enterprises, joint ventures, and boards with dominant shareholders.
The best boards are never satisfied.
They recognize that good governance is not a state to be achieved, but a discipline to be practiced. In Depth Board Evaluations is written for chairs, directors, and governance committees who want to move beyond compliance and build boards that truly matter.
- Why 90% of directors rate themselves effective while only 15% of CEOs agree
- A seven-step methodology for conducting value-added evaluations
- How to give director feedback without damaging board relationships
- Balancing hindsight, oversight, and foresight in board work
- Adapting evaluations for non-profits, family businesses, and joint ventures
- Practical tools for turning every board meeting into an opportunity to improve
About the author
David R. Beatty is one of Canada’s leading voices on corporate governance, with a career spanning five decades in boardrooms around the world.
He has chaired and served on more than 40 public and private company boards.
His work focuses on improving board effectiveness through clearer judgment, structure, and accountability.
