In a time of crisis, high-performing boards don’t wait to see what others do or worry that they are over-reacting. They distinguish themselves by claiming their role as strong and supportive partners of their chief executives, keeping a long-term perspective, mitigating risk, reassuring stakeholders and ensuring that the organization is ready to address foreseeable ethical issues. Use this checklist to determine if your board is focused on the right things in order to serve its duty.