Board Design and Competencies

Driving Strategic Growth

A thoughtfully designed board has become an indicator of company performance and success. Today’s stakeholders demand a board that aligns with the organization’s strategic direction and incorporates a harmonious mix of competency, experience, and perspective.

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Ensure Board Competency Alignment

DHR Global has designed a Board Skills Matrix that offers a framework for facilitating discussions on shaping the composition of your board competencies and ensuring alignment with the organization’s requirements. The Matrix serves as a crucial resource as organizations evaluate the design of their board, develop role descriptions and succession plans, and seek new board members – creating alignment across 14 key board competencies:

  • Board Member 
  • P&L Leader (CEO)         
  • Strategic Thought Leadership  
  • M&A/IPO Acumen
  • Financial Expertise (Qualified Financial Expert)
  • International Business
  • Corporate Governance
  • Technology (Cyber Security, AI)
  • Marketing (Digital/Social Media)
  • Deep Industry Expertise
  • Regulatory
  • Government Affairs
  • Diversity
  • Public Company Exposure

Our Approach

DHR’s Board Design and Competencies solution is delivered through a three-phase approach that includes:

  • Provide client with full data request and scoping of requirements
  • Review current business plan documents and governance
  • Review current compensation for executives and board directors
  • Define peer group comparators by class, size and industry, along with business stage
  • Understand available equity pool and value
  • Review full financials
  • Develop full board needs assessment and “fill-to-skill” framework
  • Establish director specifications for each seat
  • Develop board seating plan with mix of advisory board members from current set and private equity investors, reps, and outside directors
  • Develop full slate of candidates for each role
  • Screen prospective board members
  • Provide initial recommendations for advisory board
  • Assist with offer negotiation
  • Place successful candidates

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