Future-Proof Board Evaluation That Delivers Actionable Improvement
Built-in action planning, 360° feedback and instant analytics—so your board moves from review to results, fast.
Data-Driven Board Evaluations to Assure Continuous Improvement in Governance
Simplifying Board Evaluations
Eliminate manual email or survey collection. Sector-specific online evaluations are quick to set up, simple for board members to complete, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements for seamless, consistent oversight.
Providing Actionable Insights
Remove gaps and unclear next steps. Instant analytics and reporting highlight priority actions, giving boards clear, data-driven insights that support effective decision-making and continuous governance improvement.
Ensuring Data Security
Prevent sensitive information being scattered across inboxes and shared drives. All customer data is protected end-to-end in local enterprise-grade AWS centres, supported by SOC and ISO security certifications.
All in One Platform for Your Board Evaluation
Board Governance Questionnaire
Sector and regulation-aligned for your Boards and Committees that turns feedback into actionable insights.
Skills Assessment & Matrix
Objectively map board and committee skills, identify gaps, and support succession in line with regulatory expectations.
360° Peer Reviews
Automate 360° reviews in platform, anonymised insights that sharpen behaviours and effectiveness.
Reporting & Succession Planning
Auto-generated, exportable, insight-rich reports that spot leadership gaps early and strengthen board resilience.
Action Planning
Generate suggested actions from your results – assigns, monitors and fully tracks continuous improvement.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It.
“The proof of concept was an insightful experience, and Convene Assure will play a key role in helping us make decisions. By using the platform’s data effectively, we can strengthen board effectiveness and support the development of contemporary governance, aligning with our organisational improvement agenda.”
“The Convene Assure platform has been tremendously valuable to aid our Board in understanding how we are collectively performing. It’s providing us with clarity on where to focus the Board’s attention, and for meaningful discussions on agreed development areas that we can now focus on for progress.”
“Alpine Health has worked alongside Convene Assure over many years in the pursuit of achieving effective practice for the Board and to ensure the composition of the Board is fit-for-purpose in achieving our Strategic Direction. Pleasingly, we have experienced a significant uplift in our maturity across a multitude of Governance pillars and have a clear roadmap for our priorities as a Board. In addition, our Subcommittees have been through a similar process through Convene Assure and we look forward to further focussed activity in this space.”
“The Board of St. Vincent De Paul and Vincentcare have recently engaged Convene Assure to assist with a governance review, assessment of individual Director skill needs and restructure of Board subcommittees. The Director Skills Matrix, which covered sector, professional, contemporary, ESG, leadership behavioural and learning styles excellent for engaging the Directors in capability building and it provided dynamic individual and group development plans. Lastly, being able to evaluate subcommittees as well as the main board resulted in a more productive and contemporary subcommittee structure.”
“Convene Assure was excellent for our Board Governance Review, as we had a contemporary questionnaire relevant to the latest human services, corporate and contemporary governance roles, responsibilities framework. This resulted in powerful insights, conversations and a clear pathway for continuing to build a strategic, capable and engaged Board. Thank you again for your team’s assistance in this important work.”
“The governance reflection and improvements we’ve been steadily working on as a Board and Executive since 2021 has delivered the results we were after. We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved and will continue to work together to deliver high-quality, customised care for the people we support. The Skills Matrix allowed us to objectively look at our Board membership, our individual and collective capabilities, the required skillsets we were missing, and the development areas to focus on to ensure our Board’s skills reflected the needs of our Board.”
“At Wesley Mission QLD (WMQ) we use Convene Assure’s platform with bespoke content to reflect our mission and purpose, ensuring that WMQ meets Sector, Corporate and Contemporary governance obligations and responsibilities. The Convene Assure platform has supported harmonious leadership between the Board and Executive for contemporary governance, organisation-wide. The Governance Review and Skills Matrix built the Executive’s understanding of their Sector, Corporate and Contemporary Governance responsibilities, while also supporting the development of individual governance capability.”
Additional Resources and Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Convene Assure governance review assess?
The Convene Assure governance review assesses both individual director capability and overall Board effectiveness. It evaluates an individual’s understanding of contemporary governance alongside sector-specific regulations, codes of governance, and/or company law.
This may include frameworks such as:
- Regulator of Social Housing requirements
- National Housing Federation (NHF) Code of Governance 2022
- Charity Commission Guidance
- Companies Act 2006
- UK Corporate Governance Code
At an individual level, the review provides the insight necessary to understand strengths, identify areas for development, and support ongoing governance capability building.
At a group level, Convene Assure aggregates results across the Board, enabling organisations to gain a clear view of Board capacity, consistency of practice and leadership potential. These insights help Boards make targeted, evidence-based decisions that align with strategic priorities.
The findings also feed directly into Board Action Plans, designed to enhance capabilities that support long-term organisational goals and drive effective, informed governance improvements.
What does the Convene Assure skills assessment cover?
The Skills Matrix provides a clear, data-driven view of each Board member’s capabilities, leadership potential, and development needs. It evaluates three core areas:
- Skills (Understanding) – assesses how well a director understands key governance and organisational concepts.
- Experience – reviews the depth and relevance of their practical, real-world board and industry experience.
- Qualifications – considers formal credentials and training that support their governance role.
Each director is rated on a Foundational, Proficient, or Advanced scale, removing the subjectivity typically associated with self-assessments. This structured analysis highlights both strengths and targeted areas for improvement.
The Skills Matrix also feeds directly into Tailored Director Development Plans, ensuring each Board member receives the specific guidance they need to grow while supporting the organisation’s overall governance priorities and succession planning.
Who decides who will participate?
Yes. Convene Assure includes a fully integrated 360-degree review module as part of its board and director evaluation toolkit. This feature enables comprehensive multi-rater feedback by collecting insights from peers, chairs, executives, and other relevant stakeholders.
The 360 review process provides a balanced, evidence-based perspective on each director’s performance, behaviours, and leadership impact. Combined with Convene Assure’s Skills Matrix and development planning tools, it helps Boards identify strengths, pinpoint development opportunities, and support continuous governance improvement.
How long does it take to complete the questionnaire?
Each questionnaire typically takes around 30 minutes to complete. You don’t need to finish it in one sitting – you can save your progress at any time and return later to pick up exactly where you left off.
How can we use the results?
Convene Assure is designed with strict confidentiality and access control at its core. Only authorised individuals (usually the Chair) within your organisation – as determined by your internal permissions – can access the results.
Your data is protected using enterprise-grade security, fully compliant with data protection, privacy regulations and anonymity requirements. All information is stored and secured within local AWS enterprise-grade data centres, ensuring your data remains protected at every level.
Convene Assure’s infrastructure meets globally recognised security standards, including:
- SOC 1 / SSAE 16 / ISAE 3402
- ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018
This means your Board’s evaluation data is handled with the highest level of security, governance and confidentiality.
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