One of the most important pillars of excellence in governance is conducting a board self-assessment; it is often seen as a hallmark of high-performing boards. Board self-assessments and individual board member evaluations provide an opportunity to reflect on performance, collect data on all areas of board oversight and allow board members to further understand the breadth of their role – individually and as a whole governing entity. These tools also help boards chart a course for improvement, refinement and progress for the future.