The Board Library · GOV-03
Board Composition and Skills Matrix
Does the board, as a group, have the experience to oversee its strategy? Use calibrated evidence to identify coverage gaps and what the next appointment should add.
Use initials and concise evidence. Do not enter confidential board materials or protected personal characteristics. Entries remain in this page until you save.
Directors
Use initials. Executive ratings appear for information and do not count toward coverage.
Competencies and evidence
0 None · 1 Awareness · 2 Working knowledge · 3 Expert. Expert means accountable responsibility within the last ten years. Record evidence for each 2 or 3 and calibrate with the chair.
Weight: 1 useful · 2 important · 3 critical to strategy or a top risk. The original model recommends 14 to 18 competencies.
Core operations or service delivery Industry · W2
Main customer or regulated market Industry · W2
Growth market in the strategy Industry · W2
Other market or segment Industry · W2
Financial reporting, accounting and audit Functional · W2
Corporate finance, capital and transactions Functional · W2
Acquisition integration Functional · W2
Human capital and executive compensation Functional · W2
Commercial strategy, sales and marketing Functional · W2
Board leadership and governance Governance · W2
Risk management and internal control Governance · W2
Legal, regulatory and compliance Governance · W2
Ownership relations Governance · W2
Cybersecurity (including operational technology) Emerging · W2
AI, data and analytics governance Emerging · W2
Digital and technology programs Emerging · W2
Coverage index
0%
After terms ending within 18 months
0%
| Competency | Coverage | Target | Gap | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core operations or service delivery | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Main customer or regulated market | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Growth market in the strategy | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Other market or segment | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Financial reporting, accounting and audit | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Corporate finance, capital and transactions | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Acquisition integration | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Human capital and executive compensation | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Commercial strategy, sales and marketing | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Board leadership and governance | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Risk management and internal control | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Legal, regulatory and compliance | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Ownership relations | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Cybersecurity (including operational technology) | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| AI, data and analytics governance | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
| Digital and technology programs | 0 | 2 | 4 | Red |
What to watch for
Model-based review prompts. These do not establish board effectiveness, independence or compliance.
- Core operations or service delivery: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Main customer or regulated market: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Growth market in the strategy: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Other market or segment: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Financial reporting, accounting and audit: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Corporate finance, capital and transactions: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Acquisition integration: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Human capital and executive compensation: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Commercial strategy, sales and marketing: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Board leadership and governance: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Risk management and internal control: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Legal, regulatory and compliance: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Ownership relations: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Cybersecurity (including operational technology): coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- AI, data and analytics governance: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
- Digital and technology programs: coverage falls below the model's target. What evidence or independent advice is needed?
Also examine conflicts, the board's ability to challenge management, and committee chairs whose expertise has no independent backup.
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