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Course 2.7 Building a Better Board | Skills, Balance & Succession Planning

Building an effective board is not a one-off appointment exercise — it is a continuous, deliberate process that underpins long-term organisational performance. In this Directors’ Brief, I explain how boards can take a professional, structured approach to board composition, ensuring they have the right mix of skills, experience, behaviours, and personalities to meet the organisation’s current and future needs. The session explores why the power to nominate directors — rather than the formal authority to elect them — is the real lever in building a high-performing board. I outline how effective boards are intentionally designed, balanced, and refreshed over time. Key topics covered include: • The skills and competencies modern boards must collectively possess • How to balance expertise, independence, and team dynamics • Different board engagement models — from passive to operating boards • Using competency matrices and personality profiling to identify gaps • Succession planning for directors, committee chairs, and senior leadership • Practical considerations when appointing non-executive directors, including terms of engagement and letters of appointment The module also highlights the importance of personal qualities — such as independence of mind, constructive challenge, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team — alongside technical expertise. This video is designed for company directors, chairs, aspiring board members, and governance professionals who want to move beyond informal board appointments and build a board that is genuinely fit for purpose. 📦 Further Resources Learn more about developing your board and leadership effectiveness at https://threeticks.com/directors-brief — including Directors’ Brief for weekly insights on governance, leadership, and boardroom practice, personal assessments to review your current effectiveness, and one-to-one coaching to help you achieve your career goals.