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Sean heads up our marketing and sales operations here at BoardPro. He has lead high growth companies in the high-tech sector over the years and founded two successful consulting and SaaS companies, the later of which was sold to a US based media company in June 2018. Sean is responsible for our domestic growth and works closely with our CEO on international expansion.

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How to Solve the 5 Most Common Issues in Board Packs

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Sean McDonald

Board packs often present issues that can be easily avoided with a little bit of foresight and knowledge. Here are 5 of the most common issues that we have with board packs and how to either solve them or avoid them all together:

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A Guide to Choosing and Implementing Board Management Software

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Sean McDonald

BoardPro’s guide to board management software walks you through everything you need to know, from the benefits of board portals to when to adopt the technology to how to determine which software best suits your needs and how to successfully adopt board management software.

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What you need to know about strategic planning at a board level

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Sean McDonald

Running an organisation well and operating it efficiently requires strategic development and a clear planning process. Our experts will help teach you the art of strategic development and planning.

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The problem with board packs and what to do about them

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Sean McDonald

BoardPro’s recently released ebook, The Problem with Board Meeting Packs, teaches you how to combat inefficient board packs and improve efficiency in board meetings. Covering topics from why board packs fall short to how the shortcomings can be fixed, this ebook will help you cut the excess from boardpacks, streamline their creation and establish a template that helps you make better strategic decisions at your next board meeting.

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Unlock the Power of Clear Board Meeting Agendas

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Sean McDonald

A poorly run Board meeting is one of the fastest ways to lose sight of what you're trying to achieve, leaves board members disinterested and it wastes their time. Considering they are some of the most valuable members of the organisation, the last thing you want to do is waste their time. The only sure-fire way to prevent that is to create agendas that are dynamic, clear and effective.

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What boards can learn from the use of checklists

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When pilots and co-pilots talk to each other, introduce themselves and go over the checklist, they open channels of communication. It makes it more likely the junior partner will speak up in an emergency.” It is not hard to think of a wide range of checklists that would be helpful to boards and their executive teams.

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Introducing Board Benchmarking

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Sean McDonald

BoardPro is delighted to introduce Board Benchmarking, with a special discount for their online benchmarked board and director surveys, and to share links to their popular articles and resources.

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Improving the Board decision making process

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Sean McDonald

In most organisations a myriad of decisions are made every day. In established organisations most of these are delegated to management to be made within a framework of pre-established policy, procedure and decision criteria.

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Why Your Board Needs An ‘Annual Work Plan’ - FREE Template

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Sean McDonald

Demands on governing boards are increasing, along with the pressure to include more items on meeting agendas. Examined closely, many of these have little governance relevance. Here are some tips to spend more time on what matters.

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Managing the Board’s Expectations

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Sean McDonald

This article provides executives with insight into the board process and ways to get the best from the board. It also provides directors with insight into the effect of their requests on the executive and managers of the business.

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Top Tips for managing the board meeting cycle

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Sean McDonald

A key responsibility of the Chair and CEO is managing the board meeting process and the actions subsequently agreed. Establishing a governance cadence helps the board examine important matters, and ensures the Management and Board are aligned.

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What is Board Management Software and How Much Does it Cost?

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Sean McDonald

Board management software helps boards and their management teams manage the board’s needs more efficiently and securely than with generic tools such as email, word documents, spreadsheets and dropbox.

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Sean McDonald

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How to Solve the 5 Most Common Issues in Board Packs

A Guide to Choosing and Implementing Board Management Software

What you need to know about strategic planning at a board level

The problem with board packs and what to do about them

Unlock the Power of Clear Board Meeting Agendas

What boards can learn from the use of checklists

Introducing Board Benchmarking

Improving the Board decision making process

Why Your Board Needs An ‘Annual Work Plan’ - FREE Template

Managing the Board’s Expectations

Top Tips for managing the board meeting cycle

What is Board Management Software and How Much Does it Cost?

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