Category Archives: Best Practices

Change can be a difficult process, no matter the size or type of organisation. In this blog piece, Alan looks into the challenges that come with implementing new changes in organisations and what leaders should consider to ensure a successful transition period.

In this blog piece, we take a look at the book “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rowling, following a discussion about how our view of the world may not be correct, or the way it seems. We also give our thoughts on why we believe that this book would be a good read for all Company Board Directors.

In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of board management software and how it can help you make better decisions.

The complex challenges faced by companies today introduces the concept of “Dilemma Reconciliation” from a course by Fons Trompenaars and Charles Hampden-Turner, this approach suggests resolving dilemmas by reconciling opposites rather than compromising.

In this blog, we revisit the topic of Digital Hygiene and the ever-present risks in the digital world, as well as asking ChatGPT’s advice on effective practices that you can adopt to safeguard your board, your company, and yourself amidst the wild west that is our internet today.

We asked the world’s new trending AI ChatGPT it’s opinion on board priorities and what boards of directors should consider to improve their organization’s performance in 2023.

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Hybrid working became a priority for organisations during the pandemic. As restrictions ease-up in 2023, we discuss the current state of hybrid working and its impacts on the companies and it’s employees, as well as how board portal technology plays a key role within the hybrid work environment.

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A board resolution is a document that records the decisions of the board. In this post, we discuss the different types of board resolutions and the prerequisites needed for them to pass. We also provide some tips on how to write board resolutions. Read on.

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Learn how to write an executive summary that will be of value to board members. We discuss the basic format and content structure expected from this critical, stand-alone document. Read on.

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What is stakeholder engagement — and why should it find its way to the board’s agenda? We present a business case for stakeholder engagement and highlight why it’s imperative from the lens of profitability and organisational success.

5 Tips for Effective Board Member Communication

It has never been more critical for board members to have good communication skills. How should board members build and support a board culture where everyone is well-informed, highly engaged, and adaptive to individual communication styles?

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In the face of the ongoing pandemic, boards continue to pivot to paperless meeting solutions — such as board management software or board portals — to support their meeting workflows.

But what does the shift from a paper-dependent board to a paperless one entail?

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