ATRT2 Templates
A. Analysis of previous review teams recommendations
- Recommendation
Regularly reinforce/review training & skills building
- Summary of ICANN’s assessment of implementation including actions taken, implementability and effectiveness
ATRT 2 inquired whether there are there any metrics/indicators by which effectiveness of board training programs can be measured. Additionally, Review Team inquired whether Board training materials have been made public and indicated that they should be made public.
The primary focus has been on developing training and skills building programs and supporting the Board members in their effort to implement a more established program.
The Board Training Program is documented in the ICANN Board Procedure Manual (pages 26-28), which is available on the ICANN web site. This document is in draft form, as it is being revised and updated. The referenced section of the Manual covers the training approach and provides a listing of materials included as part of the Induction of new Board members. These materials, specifically related to ICANN topics, are also published and available for general use.
Additionally, training is made available to all Board members on topics related to serving as a Board member, such training being supplied by third party providers. In these cases, training materials are not within ICANN’s control and therefore cannot be published. For example, some training is provided by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), online and in-person.
While these training programs are continuing to evolve, various metrics are being considered, such as training record for Board members and surveys of Board members upon completion of training to assess relevance and usefulness. In addition, since 2009, either annually or bi-annually, the Board has undergone a self-assessment, which measures how the Board rates its operational effectiveness and which should improve with appropriate and regular training. We are evaluating whether some specific questions about effectiveness of the Board member training programs could reasonably be added to this self-appraisal.
- Summary of community input on implementation, including effectiveness
- Summary of other relevant information
- ATRT2 analysis of recommendation implementation (e.g. complete, incomplete or ongoing)
2 (a) - Metrics should be defined by which effectiveness of board training programs can be measured.
2 (b) - Board training materials should be made public.
Incomplete –
