Governance Reviews provide an objective and reflective assessment of your governance structures, practice and culture through different lenses. Using the Strategic Governance Framework and Development Rubric of 62 international standards, the review gives leadership a clear picture of current practice, identifies areas for development, and provides a practical path forward with clear priorities and goals.
Selective Review
For schools establishing foundations or for well-established boards wishing to focus on three to four specific areas where they feel that a Governance Framework and Development Rubric could provide targeted insights, and practical recommendations for development.
Participants: Board members and relevant Head(s) of School
Format:
- Focused individual Board surveys using three to four selected Lenses and covering 17-45 Standards (School)
- Review of surveys and key relevant documents (Consultant)
- Interviews (Consultant with Board Chair + relevant Head(s) of School)
Outcomes:
- Aggregated results of surveys
- Survey, document and interview analysis with consolidated insights
- Top risks
- Key commendations and recommendations for refinement and development based on the Governance Framework and Development Rubric Standards relating to the selected lenses.
- Priority roadmap
- Meeting with Board Chair and relevant Head(s) of School (and optional others) – Online or onsite (recommended)
The goal is to refine governance practice by achieving and maintaining high standards in the selected areas, so ensuring the board operates more effectively, collaboratively, and efficiently in support of school success.
Duration: ~2-3 weeks
Comprehensive Review
For schools with well-established governance who are seeking an honest review to refine and strengthen practice further across all aspects of governance.
It is particularly useful in preparation for accreditation, or when the school is undergoing leadership transitions.
Participants: All Board members and relevant Head(s) of School (and optional others)
Format:
- Comprehensive individual Board surveys using all seven lenses covering all 62 Standards (All board members and Head of School plus chosen others)
- Review of surveys and key relevant documents (Consultant)
- Interviews (Consultant with all Board members and relevant Head(s) of School plus chosen others)
Duration: ~2-3 weeks
Outcomes:
- Aggregated results of survey
- Survey, document and interview analysis with consolidated insights
- Top risks
- Key commendations and recommendations based on the Governance Framework and Development Rubric for 62 Standards
- Priority roadmap
- Presentation and discussion of findings with Board Chair and relevant Head(s) of School (and chosen Board members) – Onsite
The goal is to refine governance practice by achieving and maintaining high standards across all areas, ensuring the board operates effectively, collaboratively, and efficiently in support of school success.