Developing a Board Profile and Self-Assessment Tool
As the modernization of medical regulation in Ontario continues, CPSO’s Board of Directors (formerly Council) is in the process of developing a Board Profile and a self-assessment tool to evaluate its collective skills, expertise and diversity attributes. This introspective exercise supports the Board’s effectiveness in fulfilling its strategic vision.
Foundations of Governance Modernization
In 2023, the groundwork for governance modernization was laid through a series of by-law changes approved at the December Board meeting. These pivotal changes include transitioning from a district-based election model to a competency and diversity-based selection process in advance of a province-wide election. Under this new model, potential candidates will be assessed by the Governance and Nominating Committee that will utilize the Board Profile to establish a roster of highly qualified candidates for election.
The Board Profile: A Key Component
The Board Profile will play a central role in the modernization process. It will outline the essential skills, professional backgrounds and lived experiences required collectively by elected and academic Directors (formerly Council members) to effectively regulate the medical profession. Importantly, the profile will also reflect practice location and the rich diversity of Ontario. Medical school Deans will also rely on this comprehensive profile when recommending candidates for appointment as academic Directors to the Board.
Draft Board Profile and Self-Assessment Tool
At the recent February/March Board meeting, the following draft Board Profile and self-assessment tool underwent careful consideration and received subsequent support. The documents will now proceed to the final approval stage by the Board in May. Once implemented, they will serve as a dynamic framework, subject to periodic review and updates, as needed.
Assessing Strengths, Identifying Opportunities
After the approval of the self-assessment tool, individual Board members will evaluate their skills and experiences. In doing so, they will determine the existing strengths and potential opportunities within the current Board. This self-assessment will serve a dual purpose: supporting future recruitment efforts and shaping Board training and education programs.
Feedback
The College welcomes feedback on the draft Board Profile and the self-assessment tool. You can share your thoughts by emailing govsupport@cpso.on.ca.
Stay informed as these governance changes unfold and contribute to shaping the future of medical regulation in Ontario!
Accessible Summary
Proposed Draft Board Profile
The Board developed a draft list of desired behavioural competencies. These include: Focus on Public Interest; Commitment and Preparedness; Ethics and Integrity; Communication Skills; Respectful, Self-Aware and Curious; Critical and Strategic Thinker; Open-minded and Flexible.
The board also developed a desired list of unique skills and experiences. These include: Governance; Health System Knowledge; Risk Managment and Oversight; Knowledge of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Leadership; Financial Experiene/Literacy; Lived experiences contributing to EDI.
The factors for professional and practical experience will include practice location; practice type; patient population served and education profile.
The board also developed self-assessment tools for Unique skills and experience. On a four point scale, it ranged from Advanced to Intermediate to Good/Basic to Entry Level/None. The same scale was also developed for Behavioural Competencies.
