Board Meetings

Understanding Board Dynamics

Lynda Carroll

We have all been on those boards where there is a person who just seems to disrupt the flow, sees the world differently or consistently seeks out opportunities for conflict. How we respond to these situations is a key factor in building positive board dynamics. While a skilled Chair helps, every board member has a responsibility for the success of the meeting and the quality of the decisions taken. 

A Guide to Board Decision Papers

Sean McDonald

Decision papers are vital in contributing to an organisation’s success. Why? Well these reports arm board directors with the information they need to interpret, shape and make the choices that mould the company’s future. In this whitepaper, the BoardPro team will explore what good decision papers look like, and how you can create them. 

Strategic Management – The Role of Board Directors

Sean McDonald

When it comes to running an organisation, it’s no secret that teams need a strategic plan. But what exactly is the role of the board and management when it comes to developing and implementing these strategic plans? How do the role of the board and the management differ? And, who actually sets the strategy?

Board and Committee Meeting Minutes Guide

Sean McDonald

Board minutes are the most important part of board and committee meetings. It captures meeting topic notes, actions, and decisions into an organized document to send to the board

How to Run Board Meetings in Times of Crisis

Sean McDonald

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, remote meetings have become a regular part of most people’s work routines. In fact, an Owl Labs survey report shows that 60% of the respondents participated in virtual meetings more in 2020 than in 2019.

How to Launch Paperless Board Meetings

Sean McDonald

The importance of sustainability, corporate social responsibility and simply being a good corporate citizen, has never been stronger in today’s world. Recent surveys and reports from leading business researchers and advisory firms confirm this important role

How to Create the Right Agenda Topics for your Next Board Meeting

Brett Herkt

It’s important for your Board Agenda to set ground rules for what will be discussed, so referring to the board calendar is a great place to start when creating the right agenda topics for your next meeting.

How to prepare your board for complex decisions

Lloyd Manders

Diversity of thought is growing in today’s governance and group decision-making contexts, not without reason. With the conscious implementation of DoT, there’s a diverse composition of perspectives, which improves the quality in which boards address complex issues

How to Solve the 5 Most Common Issues in Board Packs

Sean McDonald

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

How to run an effective board meeting

Successful board meetings have to be well planned - and that’s more than a list of agenda topics. Something must hold it together, whether that's a theme or the way the topics are organised in a logical sequence