Synergy Board Readiness Survey

Do you have what it takes to be a board director? Are you board ready? We understand that individuals have different goals for their board journeys. Some are looking to give back through working boards while others are looking to govern and share strategic expertise on nonprofit boards and private paid boards. There is no one size fits all. To determine where you are at on your board journey, please answer the following questions for a quick self-assessment of your general readiness to be a board member. (Survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete)

Duration (number of years) in a senior leadership or executive role*
Level of Public, Private and/or Non-Profit board experience*
Completed circle of influence network mapping including personal, professional, and social networks for access points to board*
Proficiency in reading and evaluating financial statements analysis and understanding their use as a management tool*
I have strategic expertise and experience in areas that can add value to the right board*
I have autonomy over my schedule to accommodate board and committee meetings. 10 – 30 hours quarterly for Nonprofits and 40-90 hours quarterly for Fortune 500 (TSX) boards*
I have confidence and am comfortable questioning the status quo.*
I am cognizant of the importance of diversity of thought and the shortfalls brought forth by group think and am comfortable being on the opposite side of a vote (lone YES/NO vote) to stay true to my values.*
I am knowledgeable about the fiduciary requirements and other roles & responsibilities of a board member.*
I am aware of the difference between governance and operational management.*
I have knowledge of the different governance models.*
I have taken Synergy’s (or other) Fundamentals of Board Governance training.*
On sensitive topics, I am able to remove emotions and put the organization’s needs and values ahead of my own.*
I have chaired a meeting before.*
I am an outside thinker and I have a strong sense of intellectual curiosity.*
I have a Board resume (For those looking for paid boards. Not to be confused with a professional or job resume)*
What is your timeline for getting on a paid board?*
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