Any board-led organization needs a way to keep track of the many important decisions involving the board of directors including if it’s a corporation, non-profit, or government agency. After all, the board is the top…
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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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One sure way to improve the efficiency of your board is to take better minutes. What makes minutes good? We hear from directors that good minutes are short, easy to scan and refer back to….
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If your company already uses SharePoint,  should you use it to manage your board?  Using SharePoint for board management is a bit like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. You might…
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It’s no wonder that the word “quorum” is derived from a Latin phrase meaning “who.” A quorum is defined as an “acceptable level of people who have a stake in the organization who are present…
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Sound familiar? You’re searching through the hundreds of emails in your inbox for a board document without remembering what the file is called and when the most recent version was sent. While email is a…
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It is not uncommon for board members to devote their time and energy to advancing their efforts. To accommodate busy schedules, many boards are switching to remote board meetings. With remote meetings, you can accommodate…
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When volunteer directors of smaller non-profits want to get involved in the association, they may also volunteer to serve on the board. And so, what happens is the board of the non-profit quickly becomes a…
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