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We covered a lot this past year, including board management priorities like how to boost engagement with board software, create better meeting agendas, and what experts are saying about tackling modern board governance challenges.  Check out our roundup of the most-read Aprio posts of 2019. Thank you so much for reading!  #1: PACE credit union’s ousted CEO is a cautionary tale on board oversight News that the former chief executive officer of

Along with feasting and festivities, readying for the New Year can be a time of taking stock in how we’re performing in our professional lives, including around the boardroom table. That’s why our ever-curious-to-learn Aprio team is offering up 5 inspiring board management software reads just in time for the holidays.  With topics ranging from leadership, inclusion, engagement, and embracing change, there’s something here for everyone. So take a break, find a

The role of board administrators and corporate secretaries has never been more complex or time consuming. Beyond managing board meeting schedules and board communication, board governance specialists must monitor and adapt to constantly evolving governance best practices and regulations. Conducting good board management requires actively seeking strategies to reduce the time and effort involved in preparing for board meetings while keeping directors informed and engaged.  And it’s not just a case of

There are many ways to run a more efficient board: focus on clear board meeting goals, provide directors with thorough briefings, and handle minutes quickly and effectively. What’s missing too often from that list is the critical role technology must play in helping your organization meet these objectives, ensure due diligence and keep your data private and secure. A new report from Forrester¹ is sounding the alarm over problematic board practices. It tells

While North American boards are making strides every day to make sure their board members represent different genders, ages, skill sets, and ethnic backgrounds, the fact is that the majority of board members are male, white, and approaching retirement age. Boards of directors tackle complex issues, and having a variety of voices around the table, especially ones not simply parroting the status quo, is in the best interest of every organization. In

When new recruits join your board of directors, you need to have onboarding in place to help them contribute both meaningfully and quickly. Our panel of leaders from various industries, interviewed earlier in the year for their expert opinions on modern governance and board performance challenges, agree that organizational performance hinges on being able to onboard and engage new directors in a rapid and effective way. Why? Because boards are often continuously