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Board governance priorities in 2021

The year 2020 put boards front and center with serial challenges of the pandemic, social justice movements, and rising demands for a real response to climate change. It was a year of health crisis response that had boards supporting a new wave of transformational change. A lot of the challenges produced excellent outcomes in employee protection, stakeholder trust, safety, and respect. But as the adrenalin wanes, boards may be facing 2021 with
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Board Best Practices

5 ways to conduct your virtual board meeting like a pro

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 and engaging?  You may have noticed that board members are more distracted, there’s too many interruptions, or worse, silence when asking for feedback. Or are you simply accomplishing less than you would be if it were an
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5 signs to invest in board meeting software - what to consider
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5 signs it’s time to invest in board meeting software

Are there cracks showing in your board management? You may be noticing staff seem more overwhelmed than ever, onboarding new directors is just too slow and the potential of data leaks is rising. Technology can help with these hurdles, but at what point should you consider software specifically designed to manage your board meetings? If you’re using email and free file sharing tools or using SharePoint, it could be time to consider
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5 steps to better board management in 2021 including how to use board management software
Board Best Practices

5 steps to better board management in 2021

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 diversity and many will continue with digital transformation.  To put their best foot forward, boards should look inward and consider how to run a more effective and productive board. Here’s 5 ways to focus on better board
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Board Best Practices

5 great reads for boards of directors over the holidays

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 members, corporate secretaries and board administrators to get inspired for our coming year (it has to be better than the last one!). There’s something here from everyone with topics covering leadership, innovation, diversity and good governance. Happy
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2020 wrap-up: thank you & Aprio fun facts

2020 has been a wild ride. The COVID-19 pandemic has had worldwide impacts on organizations and boards, and with so much uncertainty still looming in the air, it continues to be a tough time for so many. With a new year just around the corner, we want to celebrate a few of our wins and fun facts from 2020. The team at Aprio would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you
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Board portal assessment: 5 must-have features
Board Portal Evaluation

Board portal assessment checklist: 5 must-have features

The use of board portal technology has grown significantly over the last few years. Board portal adoption is expanding from financial services to other industries including healthcare, education and the public sector. What’s behind the growth in board portal adoption? The shift to paperless board meetings and efficiency in board meeting preparation started the trend. More recently, the need for better collaboration between directors and increased security concerns have strengthened the business
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Evaluating board portal software: a checklist for board administrators

Board portal technology has gone from being efficient to becoming essential with the recent shift to remote work. For board administrators, technology and automation tools can help you perform your work in less time, even as governance demands grow. While there are many different board portals available on the market, many of them do the same thing: help boards with organizing meetings, securely distribute board packages and keep directors up to date.
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