Five Strategies to Build Leading Board Cultures

Leading boards intentionally evaluate board dynamics and structure meetings, engagements, and relationships to be inclusive to maximize board effectiveness.

Studies have shown a correlation between higher levels of board effectiveness and boards that adopt inclusive practices and are configured with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.^1,2

In collaboration with directors, national organizations, and leading thinkers, we have compiled practices and tools to assess your board’s practices and activities to create a leading board culture.

• Establish Inclusive Norms
• Facilitate Effective Meetings
• Build Strong Relationships
• Mentor New Directors
• Engage With and Value Differences

Start with a Culture Assessment

¹National Association of Corporate Directors, and Deloitte. “The inclusion-driven boardroom: Incorporating Inclusion to Help Realize the Benefits of Diversity.” 2023.
²Fucci, Mike, and Terri Cooper. “The Inclusion Imperative for Boards.” Deloitte Insights, Deloitte, 2 April 2019.