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# Better Governance Starts With Board Self-Evaluation

This piece argues the most effective boards go beyond agency-theory oversight to actively shape strategy, culture and long-term resilience, starting with rigorous self-evaluation. It matters because board assessments that lead to real change—rather than box-ticking—are among the highest-leverage improvements a board can make. Directly actionable for mid-market boards seeking to lift meeting effectiveness and dynamics.

Sources

Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2026/08/06/better-governance-starts-with-board-self-evaluation/)

Topic: Boardroom Performance: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/boardroom-performance

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