--- title: "SPOTLIGHT: Director Skills Matrix for Financial Institutions" description: GovernWith's Jennifer Dean and Fi Mercer discuss their latest observations and insights pertaining to the Director Skills Matrix for Financial Institutions. image: https://governwith.com/hubfs/Skills%20Matrix%20Header.jpg --- [![GOVERNWITH logo 200-Apr-22-2024-01-11-17-5227-AM](https://governwith.com/hubfs/GOVERNWITH%20logo%20200-Apr-22-2024-01-11-17-5227-AM.png)](https://governwith.com) - [Our Products](https://governwith.com/products-0) - [Boardroom Plus](https://governwith.com/boardroom-plus) - [Executive Plus](https://governwith.com/executive-plus) - [Subcommittee Plus](https://governwith.com/subcommittee-plus) - [Professional Advice](https://governwith.com/products_professional-advice) - [GovernWith x Convene](https://governwith.com/products-gwc) - Why GovernWith - [About Us](https://governwith.com/about-us) - [The Contemporary Governance Model](https://governwith.com/contemporary-governance-model) - [Case Studies](https://governwith.com/case-studies-testimonials) - [Our Partners](https://governwith.com/partners) - Resources - [Webinars](https://governwith.com/webinars) - [Blog](https://governwith.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://governwith.com/contact) [JOIN NEWSLETTER](https://governwith.com/join-newsletter) [PLATFORM LOGIN](https://governwith.app) Contemporary Governance # SPOTLIGHT: Director Skills Matrix for Financial Institutions GovernWith's Jennifer Dean and Fi Mercer discuss their latest observations and insights pertaining to the Director Skills Matrix for Financial Institutions. [GovernWith](https://governwith.com/blog/author/governwith) May 26, 2025 --- Watch this short informal but informative conversation between Fi Mercer – GovernWith CEO, and Jennifer Dean – GovernWith Financial Institution Professional Advisor, for insight into:  - How our objective, data-driven Skills Matrix meets the needs of Financial Institutions - Recent sector-specific observations and updates to the Skills Matrix content, tailored to Financial Institution subsets - The importance of clear data to support succession planning and board renewal  - Jen's parting pearls of wisdom for all Financial Institution governance leaders   "One of the things I liked about GovernWith was the ability to customise the Governance Review and Director Skills Matrix to align with financial institutions' unique needs. We wanted to draw a direct correlation between a strategic plan and board capabilities, and this process helped us achieve that." CHAIR, FAMILY FIRST BANK Kathy Dickson “This process has given me great comfort that we are linking skills to strategy and making governance efficient. Our management team is grateful for the clarity and time savings.” CEO, FAMILY FIRST BANK Adam Marshall     [READ FAMILY FIRST BANK CASE STUDY](https://governwith.com/case-study/family-first-bank) [Contemporary Governance](https://governwith.com/blog/tag/contemporary-governance) [Financial Institutions](https://governwith.com/blog/tag/financial-institutions) ## Similar posts Contemporary Governance ### [Interview with Jennifer Dean](https://governwith.com/blog/introducing-jennifer-dean) Get to know Jennifer Dean, GovernWith's Financial Institutions Professional Advisor and Expert Convenor. 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