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“All my directors are from the same generation – the one retiring!” This is a concern we hear from many board chairs. Attracting high-performing board members is critical to your organization’s success. Yet even when great people join a board, we hear challenges about engagement: “I have informed and engaged directors, but just two out of ten-member board.” “It was taking us at least a year to get a new director up

Summer has finally arrived, which usually means that most board members enjoy a little less activity and a little more reading time. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic still upon us, summer may look a little different, but there’s no reason it should be enjoyed any less – even if your planned vacation has been replaced with a “staycation”. To help kick things off, here are 10 interesting and inspiring books worth

How well is your board keeping up with the ever-changing world of corporate governance? Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled, and the board of directors is responsible for the management of that system. Although every board is unique, developments in corporate governance can affect every board in some way. While you read about our top 6 corporate governance trends, consider whether your board has the right

Board members and business professionals spend the majority of their workdays in meetings, whether that’s around a conference room table, on the phone, or in front of their laptops on a video call. Regular meetings are crucial for any board of directors. It’s time they use to discuss strategic objectives, manage crises, and cast votes on important matters. Unfortunately, not all meetings are productive or easy. Some can be downright painful. Communicating

The COVID-19 global pandemic has created unique challenges for boards of directors all over the world as they contend with a constantly shifting health situation and the resulting economic fallout. Coming out the other side and moving towards recovery means relying on advice and support from trustworthy sources.  We’ve created a list of COVID-19 board resources that are guiding Aprio customers and other boards as they navigate this tense and stressful time.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re wasting time in your board meetings, you’re not alone. According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, 71% of respondents felt their meetings are unproductive and inefficient, while 64% said meetings come at the expense of deep thinking. To answer the question of why meetings are not productive, and to help you improve your meeting effectiveness, here are 6 tips you can apply to both