Board Best Practices

With our thanks, we share this rebroadcast of an earlier article by respected board governance advisor John T. Dinner.  Board effectiveness inextricably linked to board leadership A board’s overall effectiveness can often be linked directly…
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We like to think of the start of the year as an opportunity to start fresh — to take all our experiences, including mistakes, from the year before and learn from them. We know what…
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Sharing information between directors is essential for any board. But sharing it safely — well, for a lot of organizations that’s another matter altogether. A recent report from Thomson Reuters suggests many organizations struggle with…
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“Board evaluations deliver valuable information and are an important tool in improving the board’s overall effectiveness. A thoughtful approach to the evaluation process includes selecting the right topics for focus and the right tools for…
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For any board to be completely functional, every director must be willing to express all views, including those that may be unpopular. Too often, directors will withhold comments, questions or, most especially, criticisms of other…
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There are rules and regulations in place that require The Board Administrators to maintain certain records for several purposes, including: accurate recollection of decisions; determination of eligibility to vote; continuity of policies and practices; and…
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The accuracy, clarity, and completeness of the documents archived by a Board not only enhance the value of archives, but also improve the productivity of that Board. Your best tool is one that helps Directors,…
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As a board administrator, you are far too familiar with the difficulties in getting every director to the right place, at the right time, with the appropriate documentation ready for signature. That’s where the Aprio…
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