Why External Board Reviews Matter

The Academies Trust Handbook puts it clearly: “An objective independent external review of the effectiveness of the board can be a more powerful diagnostic tool than a self-evaluation.” That’s not a criticism of self-evaluation—it’s recognition that even the strongest boards benefit from external perspective. Here’s why. The Problem with Self-Assessment Boards are made up of […]
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