As those who have gone through investigations into allegations of board member wrongdoing can attest, the process can be exceptionally costly both financially, as well as emotionally.  Perkins Partner T. Markus Funk and Ciber, Inc. General Counsel Sean Radcliffe point out that, with a bit of foresight and preparation, the duration and toxicity of the experience can be drastically limited, and the ultimate reliability of the resulting findings and recommendations notably enhanced.