Bringing your board up-to-speed on key activities is the most critical action you can take before a board meeting starts. A well-prepared board package establishes the shared understanding among all board members to set the…
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Board diversity has been a hot topic for years, but the reasons are stacking up to make 2021 a year to make board diversity a requirement. Investors are pushing for more action on board diversity….
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It’s been more than a year since many boards made the shift to virtual board meetings. While you’ve likely got a handle on using video conferencing technology by now, are your virtual board meetings productive…
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For credit union boards and their committees, board portals make staying in the loop, supporting decisions and discussing board materials easy to do, securely from anywhere.  As you’re evaluating board portals or assessing if you’re…
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The challenges faced by organizations and their boards that started in 2020 will continue to be front and center in 2021. Boards need to shift from responding to recovery with COVID-19, increase focus on board…
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While you may be staying closer to home this holiday season, perhaps there’s a silver lining that you’ll have more time to enjoy a new book.  Here’s our list of 5 great books for board…
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Most of us are already aware how essential diversity is in our modern world. But how is diversity important in the boardroom? And why is diversity good? Diversity can have a big impact on the…
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When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the spring of 2020, it forced boards to work remotely, changed how board of directors behave and communicate, and ultimately reshaped board governance. With remote working arrangements and…
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