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Key Ratios and Board Reporting
Board reporting: Going beyond pretty charts and graphs.
Translating ratios into actionable insights for directors ratios can be useful for understanding financial performance, but it's important to know the acceptable...
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Apologies Only Accepted With Preparation
Meeting your duty of care as a director: Apologies are not a substitute for engagement and responsibility.
The necessity of reading Board papers and asking questions as a director.
A director's apology for not...
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Keep your Directors focused
Transform your board meetings with a focused agenda.
The purpose of a board agenda is to keep directors focused on making important decisions that will shape the future for the communities they serve.
It helps to...
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Clarification technique shortens Board meetings
Eliminate unnecessary board meeting questions with this technique.
Having a pre-board meeting for directors to clarify questions can save time in the actual board meeting and improve efficiency.
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Why Every Board Needs a Workplan
Effective Governance: The Key Role of a Board Workplan
Having a board work plan or calendar allows directors to better prepare for meetings and helps ensure that the board is constantly discussing important...
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Maximizing Report Impact
From information overload to strategic insights: Transforming board reports.
Maximizing the effectiveness of board discussions through strategic focus.
The board agenda should include a heading on each report for...
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Remind Directors of Purpose
Mission moments: Showcasing the difference your organisation makes.
Rabbit holes and murky conversations: Using your Vision to guide behavior.
Having a clear Vision Statement and a mission moment at the top of the...
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