In June 2024, we moderated a session at an event sponsored by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)1 attended by over 45 active directors. The tone of the discussion focused on the board’s interactions with the CEO on strategy, policy, execution and other matters. Several takeaways surfaced around how a director can add value in the boardroom as an independent trusted adviser to the CEO.

In this issue of Board Perspectives, we distill the takeaways from this event with 10 questions that directors should ask themselves while they self-assess their performance as advisers.