“There is a call today for dramatic change to move from traditional governance to concrete performance. Deepening the competencies and contributions of boards is vital to the meeting the new standards and expectations for board effectiveness. Hamlin Harkins' contributions to our board have been invaluable!”

- Board Chairman
Nutraceutical Corporation

To ensure we assist boards in the most effective way possible, Hamlin Harkins, Ltd. recently established a strategic joint venture partnership with INTRABOND Capital Corporation, a board directorship and strategy execution firm with offices in San Francisco, California and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Together, we offer clients best-in-class board evaluation and access to industry and global norms, best practices and thought leadership regarding governance.

Our partnership assists boards in two ways: board assessments and board development.

Board Assessments
Current research shows regular board evaluation correlates positively with improved board effectiveness. In the United States, annual reviews and self-assessments are mandatory in meeting the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing requirements. In Europe, the European Commission recommends boards conduct and report on annual self-evaluations of their performance.

Our proprietary Cascade® research methods are the basis for the state-of-the-art assessment tools used for board evaluations conducted by INTRABOND Capital. Together, we offer boards:

• The most thorough, cost-effective online assessment tools;
• State-of-the-art assessment methods that produce deeper insights;
• Assessors who are seasoned international experts in board and management effectiveness and performance improvement;
• An assessment process that considers all factors that impact on board effectiveness and compares one board's performance to industry and global norms; and
• An evaluation process that is fast and easy to do.

For more information about our board assessment services, contact Intrabound

Board Development
Better performing boards make for better companies. Research by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD, 2008 Public Company Study) shows effective boards generate more fresh perspectives, see the broader context and have more efficient procedures to get the work done.

We assist corporations and non-profit organizations in:

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• Development and delivery of board readiness programs;
• Candidate assessments;
• Leadership development and executive coaching for board assignments; and
• Executive workshops on current topics and changes in governance trends.

For more information about board development support, contact us at info@hamlinharkins.com.