Why this matters
Nau mai haere mai! Welcome to your governance self-review. Strong governance is the backbone of an effective public sector, and this tool helps you reflect on how well your organisation is doing. Based on guidance from the office of the auditor-general, this self-review explores five key dimensions of good governance. By taking part, you’ll get valuable insights into your organisation’s strengths and areas for improvement—so you can take action where it matters most.
Choose which format you would like your quiz participants to use
- PDF – We have created a PDF version of the quiz so you can send participants a PDF to complete the quiz with a PDF viewer of their choosing or print and complete it with pen (and scan to send their response back). Surveyors can manually compile results.
- Microsoft Form – We have created a Microsoft Form template for you to copy and use to have participants complete the quiz online. Surveyors can view results in an Excel table or in the responses overview summary section. Be sure to duplicate the template first.
- Send out the quiz in your chosen format. We recommend using Microsoft Forms, as results are automatically compiled, removing the need to enter data manually with the PDF responses.
How to complete the quiz
- You’ll assess your organisation’s governance performance across three levels:
Improving | Well Placed | Best Practice
- Each question presents a governance practice—simply choose the level that best describes your current state.
- Be honest! The more accurate your responses, the more useful your insights will be.
What to do next
- Choose how you want to complete this self-review: online or in a written format—whatever works best for you.
- Once done, review your responses and identify key strengths and areas for improvement.
- Share your results with colleagues and discuss potential next steps for strengthening governance.
- Got questions? Need help? I’m happy to assist—just send me an email at info@dtkandassociates.com
How to use the Microsoft Form
Follow the instructions below or watch this tutorial video here.
Open the template link
- Click on the link I provided to access the Microsoft Forms template.
- The form will open in your browser (no download needed).
Make a copy of the form
- Click duplicate it at the top of the form.
- This will create a copy in your Microsoft Forms account.
Edit the form (optional)
- Go to Microsoft Forms (https://forms.office.com).
- Open your copied form and make any necessary changes, such as editing questions or adding options.
- Delete the warning about copying the template piece.
Share the form with others
- Click collect responses at the top of the form.
- Choose how you want to share it (link, QR code, email, or embedding).
- Adjust settings like who can respond (anyone or only people in your organisation – this will depend on your Microsoft account and your needs).
View responses
- Go to your form and click responses to see results.
Click open in Excel to export responses for analysis.
