Board performance assessment

When you know exactly where to place your attention, you can transform board shortcomings into drivers of change.

Better decisions begin with Board Insights

Powered by BoardOutlook, the AICD’s Board Insights performance assessment tool is a scalable, data-driven subscription service that helps boards lead with greater clarity, confidence and impact.

By benchmarking your board’s performance against similar boards in your sector, you can get a clear, evidence-based view of its effectiveness. Working with our experts to unpack the results, you can then close the gaps and chart a practical path forward.

Designed for continuous improvement, Board Insights is the smarter way to assess, align and advance your governance practice. When you know more, you govern better.

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It’s more than a review—it’s a roadmap

Go beyond assumptions

Surface the wins, the risks and the red flags with honest, data-driven insight across board dynamics, decision-making and strategy.

Tap into real-world benchmarking

See how your board compares to organisations similar in size and sector so you can drill down on the areas that can move the needle.

Drive change with expert-led conversations

Giving you more than a one-off report, our governance experts help you unpack the results and translate them into practical next steps.

Unlock pathways to lasting impact

We don’t leave you asking ‘where to next?’. We help you bridge any gaps with follow-up education, resources and ongoing support.

BOARD ASSESSMENT

See what’s working and what’s holding you back

Get a clear, evidence-based view of how your board is performing today, with analysis across the people, processes and behaviours that drive (or derail) organisational success.

  • Identify where decision-making is slow, unclear or poorly aligned.
  • Evaluate dynamics, structures and processes that limit effectiveness.
  • Surface blind spots that undermine strategy, accountability or trust.
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BENCHMARKING

Measure against industry performance results

Use performance data from similar organisations to inform and inspire better board performance.

  • Pinpoint underperformance by comparing against sector-specific benchmarks.
  • Understand how high-performing boards in your space operate.
  • Prioritise areas for growth based on what’s proven to work.
INSIGHTS

Translate findings into clear next steps

Using insights on your board’s current performance, our governance experts work with you to identify strategies for course-correction and charting the way forward.

  • Get visual, board-ready reporting that drives focused conversations.
  • With expert facilitation, align directors on what needs to shift, why and how.
  • Access ongoing support to ensure your board not only stays on tracks, but also flourishes.
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From blind spots to breakthroughs

No more guesswork. With Board Insights, you get the data you need to lead, and the expert guidance to put it into action. Let’s see where you could go next.

Visit our frequently asked questions for further information.

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.

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