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One more time: improve your board through self-assessment
Robert Blomberg1, Ronald Harmon, Stephen Waldhoff
1Mayo Health System Administration, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Hospital Topics
|October 20, 2004
Summary
This study details a successful board self-evaluation process at Albert Lea Medical Center. Key recommendations include board ownership, collaborative methodology development, and accountability for outcomes to enhance board effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Development
- Governance
Background:
- Board effectiveness evaluation is subjective and requires board engagement.
- A structured approach is needed for successful board self-assessment.
- Albert Lea Medical Center (ALMC) implemented a board self-evaluation process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a successful board self-evaluation methodology.
- To share the process and outcomes of board self-assessment.
- To provide recommendations for organizations undertaking board self-evaluation.
Main Methods:
- The study describes the approach used by ALMC for board self-evaluation.
- Methodology, process, and outcomes were documented.
- Recommendations were developed based on the ALMC experience.
Main Results:
- The ALMC board successfully engaged in self-evaluation.
- The process fostered ownership and accountability.
- Outcomes informed board development and leadership actions.
Conclusions:
- Board self-evaluation is a powerful tool for enhancing effectiveness when driven by the board.
- Key success factors include board engagement, collaborative methodology design, and accountability for results.
- Self-evaluation supports the board's responsibility for its own development and education.