Review of the effectiveness of independent board evaluation in the UK listed sector

Regular board evaluation can help boards to improve both their own performance and the performance of the company. Engaging an independent reviewer can bring greater objectivity and fresh insights to the process, and to help the board identify any issues that it might need to address. It can also provide some reassurance to stakeholders that the board takes its responsibilities seriously.

In August 2018 the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) asked the Institute to review the quality of independent board evaluation in the UK listed sector and identify ways in which it might be improved. Following a public consultation exercise in 2019, we published our final report and recommendations in January 2021.

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