What this is
Board Decision Profiling brings together individual Decision Profiles to create a single, aggregated view of how a board tends to frame, challenge, and progress decisions.
It does not assess individual performance.
It does not review governance structures.
It does not prescribe actions or outcomes.
Instead, it reveals the decision balance of the board as a group.
What the profiling reveals
At board level, individual strengths interact in ways that are difficult to see from inside the room.
Board Decision Profiling shows:
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the overall mix of decision roles present
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which decision styles tend to shape discussion
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which ways of thinking are underrepresented or absent
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where challenge is likely to surface — and where it is not
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how the board’s decision balance influences outcomes over time
The focus is not on intent or capability, but on decision patterns.
What boards receive
Boards receive a clear, board-level output designed for serious discussion:
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Individual Decision Profiles for each director
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An aggregated Board Decision Map
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A concise board report outlining decision strengths and blind spots
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Optional presentation-ready slides for board discussion
All outputs are designed to be neutral, evidence-led, and appropriate for board use.
How this is typically used
Boards use Decision Profiling to:
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develop a shared language for how decisions are made
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understand why certain issues recur or stall
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support succession and composition discussions
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strengthen decision quality without formal review or assessment
The value lies in seeing the pattern, not being told what to do.
Board Decision Profiling is delivered as a fixed-scope engagement, designed to be efficient, rigorous, and suitable for board-level conversation.
It can be completed independently or supported by a facilitated walkthrough of the results.
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