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We like to think of the start of the year as an opportunity to start fresh — to take all our experiences, including mistakes, from the year before and learn from them. We know what you’re thinking, What do you mean, mistakes? Well, we’re all human, right? Even if some of us (you) have super-human abilities. You know those moments when someone says, “One day, I’ll look back on this and laugh”?

Sharing information between directors is essential for any board. But sharing it safely — well, for a lot of organizations that’s another matter altogether. A recent report from Thomson Reuters suggests many organizations struggle with keeping their information secure, and may not even be aware of the implications for their organization should sensitive information be leaked. As we close out the year, we thought we’d offer some tips for making sure security

“Board evaluations deliver valuable information and are an important tool in improving the board’s overall effectiveness. A thoughtful approach to the evaluation process includes selecting the right topics for focus and the right tools for conducting the evaluation.” Click here to read more about Board Evaluations from Hansell Advisory. And building the survey right in your Aprio Boardroom software? Priceless. Ask us how if you’ve not taken advantage of this feature yet! For

For any board to be completely functional, every director must be willing to express all views, including those that may be unpopular. Too often, directors will withhold comments, questions or, most especially, criticisms of other directors, or even the chairman of the board. They may do this because they feel intimidated by more senior or experienced people at the table, or because they are unsure of the reaction their question or comment

There are rules and regulations in place that require The Board Administrators to maintain certain records for several purposes, including: accurate recollection of decisions; determination of eligibility to vote; continuity of policies and practices; and accountability of directors and officers The Board’s Administrator is responsible for ensuring that accurate and sufficient documentation exists to meet legal requirements, and to enable authorized persons to determine when, how, and by whom the board’s business