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What can you do when the results from your board evaluation or direct assessments come in low? Across North America, boards have made strides in routinely assessing individual director competencies in financial literacy, leadership and risk, compliance and security and operating legislation. Doing annual board evaluations has become essential to demonstrate strong board performance and to score well on corporate governance evaluations and board examinations. Trouble is, even though more and more

Being on a board can feel like living in a fishbowl. Disclosure requirements continue to amp up and there’s a shift underway to what Harvard Business Review describes as transparent business leadership. External voices and views, including those of board directors, now must hold businesses to higher account. It’s not enough to bravely trust that the CEO and board chair are sharing full information – you need to actively ensure that you are informed

With our thanks, we rebroadcast this blog by respected board governance advisor Kevin Smith, Publisher and Consultant at TEAM Resources. What I’d like to see is more arguing among credit union board members. What I am seeing is a bit too much harmony for my taste. And no, this isn’t about shadenfreude (no matter how much I like to say that word). This is about board engagement, and avoiding complacency. In general,

When you adopt any new software, you want to ensure that it’s being used well. With board portal software, this is doubly true. Both administrators and directors need to understand the things your board portal can do. Not taking advantage of key features can lead to frustration and even lost security if your directors try workarounds on their own. Training is the difference-maker for adoption of your board portal. Great training doesn’t

Selecting a board portal is an important decision. It not only supports a functional need for your organization but also sends a message to your board. Your choice reflects who you are: your values and your decision-making. There is a lot of choice. The board portal market has matured over the last several years, bringing new offerings. As Gartner pointed out in 2014, however, the similarity of board functions leads to similar

As 2018 approaches, we’ve put together a list of 12 great new reads that will prepare you and your team for another year of good governance. Books on leadership The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams (2017) Sam Walker, former global sports editor of The Wall Street Journal, tells the surprising story of what makes teams exceptional and identifies the seven core qualities that make the Captain