Assessing Technology Governance Behaviors

How to use this tool:

With this resource, boards can assess current or prospective directors against the foundational, differentiating, and emerging technology governance behaviors required to be effective board members.

This model draws on proprietary Russell Reynolds Associates research and data about highly effective directors and boards and has been enhanced to incorporate what behaviors are pertinent to the success of the organization’s technology goals. The tool may be used at various stages to establish behavioral criteria during the recruitment, onboarding, and individual performance-review cycles.

Importance of Technology Governance Behaviors

High-performing directors require both foundational and differentiating behaviors and—increasingly—behaviors that support strategic decision-making and governance related to differentiating technology, associated risks, and investments.