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Evaluating new software and deciding whether to make a switch can feel like heavy lifting. How do you know which board portal will be easiest to use, provide the best functionality, offer good support when you need it, and provide your board and administration with the best overall value? To help make your decision easier, we looked at Capterra reviews of board management software and identified the top things board directors and administrators

This post is inspired by a conversation with board governance advisor, John Dinner. Sometimes, entering September, I hear more conversations about what makes a worthwhile board evaluation, and whether they can really provoke the necessary changes to improve board performance. Assessing a board’s performance is a common board best practice though not formally legislated. Typical assessments ask about board competencies and alignment to organization strategic goals, and poke at participation and engagement

Few things are as important for the success of an organization as good relations between members of a board, and between the board, management and CEO. Good relationships can foster wise strategic decisions and productivity, but if relationships fracture the distraction and fallout can inhibit company performance. While there are many reasons why boards become dysfunctional, the root problem often comes down to soured relationships between directors, officers, and the CEO. So

It’s summer and for most boards that means a little less activity and a little more time for reading. To kick things off, here are 10 interesting and inspiring books worth a look for board chairs, CEOs, directors and board administrators. On behalf of your board support crew here at Aprio, we wish each of you the very best of the summer – thanks for your business and your hard work. Leadership