Framework
The Board Effectiveness Survey is based on a comprehensive survey framework of 10 areas that impact the effectiveness of a board.
The survey statements included in the Board Effectiveness Survey cover 120 distinct matters. The survey statements are designed to be penetrating and to encompass good board practice. Director written responses to four questions add context and improve the usability of the report.
The survey was designed by Board Benchmarking, an organisation associated with Insync Surveys. It integrates with the Audit Committee Effectiveness Survey and is also complemented by Insync Surveys’ other board surveys. Greater insights are gained by organisations that carry out more than one board survey during the same period.
As with all Insync Surveys’ board surveys, the survey framework and the relevant survey statements can be tailored to meet the requirements and specific circumstances of each client.
The 10 survey framework areas and the main matters addressed in each framework area are shown below.


