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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Where Boards Should Put Their Focus in 2024
The economy and AI are top concerns for boards in the coming year, according to a new report.…
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Making the Decision to Internationalize Boards and Committees
As your association moves along an “international engagement spectrum” [PDF], there are key junctures and considerations to determine…
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Can You Weather a Leadership Crisis?
The recent chaos at OpenAI has put a spotlight on splits between boards and CEOs. It’s a reminder…
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Three Key Steps for Nonprofit Risk Assessment and Management
In the context of operating a nonprofit or association, “risk” is something of a loaded word. Taking some…
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Use a Skills Matrix to Improve Board Recruitment
When the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG) was formed in 2009, we initially struggled to identify qualified board members…
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3 Ways IT Teams and Staff Tech Champions Can Collaborate
Association technology teams are seeing a boost in the number of non-tech staffers finding solutions to their IT…
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How to Repair a Toxic Board
A new report on boards suggests their culture needs a rethink. Key to that is assessing where disagreements…
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How to Handle Web Governance With a Small Team
Ah, the website. It’s the first stop for potential members and the one place where everyone on staff…
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National Governors Association Launches “Disagree Better” Initiative
The initiative will look at the problems of polarization, elevate the solutions that groups around the country are…
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Does Your Governance Structure Need a Reboot?
A new report finds that association boards struggle with strategy. Making big changes can start with a tweak…
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Nine Myths About Board Meeting Procedure Worth Debunking
As an attorney and professional parliamentarian, I’m sometimes asked, “Who was Robert, and why do his rules rule?”…
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Five Years Post-GDPR, Data Privacy Even More Important
Though the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation went into effect five years ago, organizations are still ensuring…
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DEI Is Fundamental to Successful Board Leadership
An effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy makes an association better and more successful, engaging more members…
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A Look at How SECURE 2.0 Will Affect Retirement Benefits
The $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (CAA-22) includes several significant changes for retirement plans. Commonly referred…
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How to Reset Your Board Diversity Efforts
Recent reports suggest that efforts to diversify boards are wobbling. Addressing the issue requires intentionality—and a conversation about…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
The Power of a Board Chair
New research says a board chair might be better equipped to make decisions in a crisis than a…
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Why Volunteering Needs a Transformation
New research reveals a disconnect between what association volunteers do and the value they deliver. Leaders can close…
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How to Move a Board Into Action
Talking strategy is one thing. Making decisive moves is another. One association CEO shares how a more diverse…
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Are Boards Ready for the Next Crisis?
Two new reports highlight the stressors CEOs are facing these days. But they give short shrift to the…
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A Few Ways to Improve Your Organization’s Cybersecurity in 2023
It’s both amazing and terrifying how fast the cybersecurity industry has exploded over the last 20 years. It’s…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Navigate Microsoft 365 Like a Pro
Digital transformation experts share tips on implementation, management, governance, and user adoption of the popular platform.
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What Associations Need to Know About Cybersecurity Risk
Many security leaders are having trouble selling the need for cybersecurity measures—complicating the clear obligation to protect their…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Why a Better Board Culture Matters
A new NACD report highlights the importance of solid norms and a cohesive culture on boards. A close…
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How Planning Can Reduce the Risk of a Cyberattack
With technology ingrained in numerous aspects of our daily lives, it’s no coincidence that the number of cybercrimes…
