Policy Governance, developed by John Carver, is a cutting edge operating system for Boards of Directors. It focuses on helping the board be accountable to the owners and CEO being accountable to the board. The only complete system of governance known in the world today, Policy Governance offers a rational framework that allows for effective and efficient governing.
This section is designed to help you connect what you know about boards and governance with a premier form of governing, Policy Governance. Information here explains how Policy Governance addresses the needs, challenges and promises of good governance. It will also allow you to assess whether or not it might be right for your board. Please explore!
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Board Self-Assessment (Evaluation)
What is it?
Simply put, it is any system of self monitoring that helps the board stay on track with its policies and get better over time.
The board defines its expectations for performance in two categories; Ends to define desired outcomes and Executive Limitations to define unacceptable conditions, activities or events which then limit managerial choices in operational planning.