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Writing Effective Resolutions - Tips on How to Write a Clear and Actionable Board Resolution

Using best practices to write a board resolution is an important step for directors who want to be accountable to their members and beneficiaries. The decisions board directors make represent the …

The 'S' Opportunity for Not-for-Profit Leaders

What is ESG? ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and practices are significant factors for investors and members to consider when determining a company’s ethical value. …

Institutional Memory as Strategy: A Board’s Guide to Preserving Organisational Knowledge

In the words of researcher and librarian Alex Byrne, preserving memories gives you awareness and written evidence of events important decisions and changes. Preserving institutional memory enables …

How an IT Strategy Can Boost Your Not-for-profit's Impact

Why you need to align your technology investments with your strategic plan… I asked my new client for a copy of their strategic plan. It was beautiful! Full-colour, professionally formatted: a …

5 Cognitive Biases That Quietly Influence Boardroom Decisions

As human beings, we naturally want to think of ourselves as valuable and special, making us more adaptable while at the same time creating cognitive biases in our brains. Cognitive biases are repeated …

Transformation Starts at the Top

The transformation of an organisation and therein transformation of its business, service or financial model, and all the elements which make an organisation function, is part of the board’s …

Navigating Boardroom Harmony - Unveiling Director Motivations for Effective Governance

In the intricate landscape of corporate governance, the boardroom serves as the nucleus where decisions are made, strategies formulated, and visions realised. However, as the complexities of issues …

Director Financial Literacy

As a board director understanding financial statements is not just about fulfilling a role; it’s about proactive stewardship and ensuring your organisation’s success. If the complexity of financial …

Are You Ready For Automation?

Co-authored with Ashlea Faulkner Automation is the use of technology to perform manual and repetitive tasks. Automation can range from simple tools like mail merges or online forms to more complex …

Advisory Boards for Not-for-Profits

Jump to Section What Is an Advisory Board? Advisory Board Benefits Common Challenges & Risks Slow Decision Making Bad Communication Shadow Directors Under-Commitment Advisory Board Roles and …