THE PROVISION OF AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO BOARD EFFECTIVENESS FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

Theme Example questions (not exhaustive) Creating an effective board With the increased use of Committees for undertaking Board assurance, is the balance of time that the NED's spend in full board meetings and Committees optimised Running an effective board Are the frequency and length of board meetings right, are the board committees effective Strategic foresight Is the board spending enough time on strategic priorities Performance evaluation What are the opportunities for improved Board performance Board oversight of Executive Leadership Is the board's relationship with ExCo of the right balance Risk management Does the board identify and ensure appropriate controls, mitigations and monitoring of strategic risks of the organisation.

Stakeholder engagement Does the board engage appropriately with stakeholders