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Today, we delve into the critical yet often incomplete or oversimplified process of CEO evaluations, exploring how boards can move beyond traditional metrics to truly assess leadership effectiveness: Uncover the hidden blind spots in many CEO evaluation processes and learn why KPIs alone fall short. Learn how integrating both quantitative and qualitative measures to assess not just what a CEO achieves, but how they lead–the inputs–that produce the results. Understand the impact of a robust CEO evaluation process on critical board responsibilities, including compensation, succession planning, and risk management. Discuss how boards can incorporate empathy and emotional intelligence into the CEO assessment process. Highlight how a well-designed CEO evaluation process can drive organizational alignment between the board and the CEO, and foster a culture of trust and continuous improvement.