SAGES Governance Task Force Survey

SAGES Governance

As discussed during the November 2022 leadership retreat, a Governance Task Force was formed in Spring 2023 to evaluate SAGES governance structure and function overall, including an evaluation of the composition and effectiveness of the Board.

SAGES Governance Task Force Opinion Survey for Board Members, Committee Chairs and Executive Staff

Thanks for agreeing to participate in SAGES survey on Board effectiveness and governance. The purpose of this survey is to obtain a self-assessment of how effective the Board functions relative to other societies in which you serve or are familiar. The items below are statements in which we would like you assess using a Likert Scale (strongly disagree to strongly agree).

Again, we appreciate your participation.

Definitions

Board – Board of Governors (49 voting members)
Executive Committee / Exec – Officers + Immediate Past President (7 members)
Staff – BSC / Committee Staffers
Executive Director – Sallie Matthews

Your Role within SAGES (Please select all appropriate roles)(Required)

SAGES Board of Governors Member

SAGES Committee Chair

SAGES Committee Co-Chair

1. I understand and can articulate the vision & mission of SAGES.(Required)

2. The mission statement is highly aligned with the mission of SAGES.(Required)

3. The SAGES leadership frequently self-evaluates itself in fulfilling its vision & mission.(Required)

4. The Board effectively creates transparent one, three, and five year goals and monitors progress in attaining goals periodically.(Required)

5. The President always provides appropriate and supportive oversight of the Board.(Required)

6. I receive the appropriate amount of feedback on how I am performing in my role with SAGES.(Required)

7. The Executive Committee sets regular periodic goals (e.g. annual) and hold management (and themselves) accountable for achieving results/goals.(Required)

8. SAGES effectively retires endeavors when appropriate to make room for new growth.(Required)

9. The annual goals aligned with the vision and mission of SAGES are reviewed and discussed annually.(Required)

10. The Executive Director effectively manages the differences between the President’s personal/professional ambitions and the goals/mission of the organization.(Required)

11. There is a healthy culture and collegiality among Board members.(Required)

12. There is a healthy culture and collegiality between Board members and senior management staff.(Required)

13. I have a sufficient understanding of the finances of SAGES.(Required)

14. The number, location and length of the board meetings are appropriate.(Required)

15. The subject matter covered at the meetings is appropriate.(Required)

16. The discussion at the meetings is adequate and sufficient.(Required)

17. The Board meetings always and effectively set the strategic direction for the organization.(Required)

18. The Executive Committee appropriately communicates with the rest of the Board.(Required)

19. The Executive Committee operates as a “separate tier” within the board, creating an inside-outside culture.(Required)

20. Information flows effectively between the Executive Committee and the rest of the Board.(Required)

21. The Executive Director is a high performing and highly effective individual.(Required)

22. The committee structure of the Board is appropriate to accomplish its mission.(Required)

23. The committee appointment and election processes are sufficiently transparent.(Required)

24. The board member slate and the executive committee nominations processes are sufficiently transparent.(Required)

25. Overall, SAGES is a high performing board compared to other boards.(Required)

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