Describe the process of how the Board assesses the skills and capabilities of Board members (i.e. Performance appraisal process).
Describe how this process goes about identifying skills and knowledge gaps and how these are formulated into personal development plans for Board members.
Describe the outputs and outcomes of any previous Board reviews and what the impact has been i.e. actions arising from this and how addressed.
Describe how the Board goes about undertaking effectiveness reviews and self assessments and how the findings are utilised.
Describe the succession planning process and use examples of how the Trust has been able to address skills gaps with past recruitment.
Describe the Board development process and approach to training etc. to address skills gaps as well as educate Board members on developments within the NHS and Monitor environment.
Describe the interaction with Governors and how they are used to recruit NEDs.