Articles on Governance and Leadership in Purpose Driven Organisations.
Meetings
What Is a Consent Agenda? Including Template Consent Agenda
How to use a consent agenda to streamline board meetings and improve the quality of discussions, including key items and a sample agenda.
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Governance
Understanding MAICD vs GAICD: Navigating Australian Institute of Company Director Membership Levels
Explore the differences between MAICD and GAICD membership levels at the AICD. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and how these designations can enhance your directorship career in Australia.
Minute-Taking Essentials: Includes Templates with Examples
Board meeting minutes are a crucial component of the governance framework for organisations
A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving a Quorum
This comprehensive guide provides extensive tips and strategies for achieving a quorum at meetings of all types and sizes.
Board Packs
Crafting Well-Structured Board Reports for Maximum Impact
Board reports enable effective oversight through structured communication of strategic priorities, risks and recommendations. This article provides FAQs and examples. Concise executive summaries orient directors. Logical sequencing of background and insights aids discussion. Accuracy, visual appeal and road testing refine reports to maximise clarity.
Take Your Board to the Next Level: Powerful Agenda Best Practices
Running efficient, productive board meetings is critical for boards. This article outlines best practices for board meeting agendas that drive impact.
10 Common Board Paper Problems & How to Fix Them
For board meetings to be impactful, directors need board papers that clearly communicate the right information in an actionable manner. Unfortunately, many board packs miss the mark on delivering materials that actually inform and empower directors. Below we delve into the 10 most frequent complaints directors have about board papers. We provide concrete examples of each issue, explain the resulting negative impacts, and offer suggested solutions to help you to improve your board packs.
Flying Minutes: Uses, Benefits and Risks of Circular Board Resolutions
Flying minutes, also called circular resolutions, allow board decisions outside regular meetings. This guide covers creating, distributing, and recording flying minutes using board software for timely governance.
Ensuring Your Board of Directors is Diligent
Practical tips and strategies for company secretaries, chair persons, and CEOs to promote diligent pre-reading of board packs by board directors
Managing Conflicts of Interest in Non-Profits
Conflicts of interest often crop up on charity & non-profit boards due to connected relationships. Even potential conflicts can damage trust & credibility. Key strategies: develop policies, maintain register, establish culture of disclosure via training, documentation & communication.
