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Building and sustaining an effective board

The most significant contributor to a high performing board is the quality and experience of individuals serving on the board and the way they work together. Get useful information for directors, shareholders and other interested in building and sustaining an effective board.

CPA: 20 Questions — Building and Sustaining an Effective Board guides you through the various stages of a board's evolution from creation through to renewal. The questions are structured under the following sub-headings:

  • establishing the board (structural considerations)
  • sustaining the board (skills, leadership and culture)
  • renewing the board (succession planning)

Topics include:

  • board structure
  • director characteristics
  • board leadership
  • planning for director recruitment
  • sustaining director competency through:
    • orientation
    • ongoing education

This publication is reviewed annually for relevance and accuracy.