Board-Stakeholder Checklist

1. The organization’s most important stakeholders have been identified/specified.

■ Yes ■ No

2. A descriptive/analytic profile has been prepared for each key stakeholder.

■ Yes ■ No

3. The interests (needs/wants, expectations and organizational success criteria) of each stakeholder have been documented.

■ Yes ■ No

4. At least annually, my board discusses who the organization’s key stakeholders are in addition to their characteristics and interests.

■ Yes ■ No

5a. My board has formulated/approved a vision for the organization that is a precise/explicit image of what it should and could become in the future, at its very best, to maximize stakeholder benefit.

■ Yes ■ No

5b. The interests of key stakeholders were taken into account in formulating/approving this vision.

■ Yes ■ No

6a. My board has formulated/approved key organizational goals (the most important things that must be achieved for the vision to be fulfilled).

■ Yes ■ No

6b. The interests of key stakeholders were taken into account in formulating/approving these goals.

■ Yes ■ No

7. When major proposals are being considered by my board, the interests of key stakeholders are taken into account.

■ Yes ■ No

8. Our board often seeks ways to connect with, and solicit the perspectives/ opinions of, stakeholders.

■ Yes ■ No

9. I’d characterize my board as being stakeholder sensitive and centric.

■ Yes ■ No

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