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Chairing a Board Meeting + Script and Pro Tips

Date: 4 March 2021

The chairperson’s role in a board meeting is hugely important. They have to steer the board to make decisions in the company’s best interests, make sure that all the important topics are discussed and for how long, and move the meeting forward with momentum so as to best use the members’ important time. That is why we have put together this guide to chairing a board meeting and a script example to help you out. The chair’s job is unique in many ways. As Roger Parry, chairman of MSQ partners told Management Today, said,  “'People do what the chief executive […]

Embracing Tomorrow Together: iBabs' Full Integration with Euronext

Date: 3 March 2021

Today, as iBabs fully integrates into the Euronext family, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new era. This amalgamation symbolises not just a structural transition but embodies our collective vision for pioneering solutions in corporate governance. A Seamless Future on the Horizon This significant milestone marks the beginning of a journey replete with innovation, bolstered features, and services designed to surpass your expectations. Our dedication to enhancing your decision-making and simplifying governance processes is now stronger than ever, backed fully by Euronext's support. Expressing Gratitude While Fostering Growth Our deepest appreciation goes to our founders, whose vision and […]

The Definitive Board Meeting Guide For Administrators

Date: 2 February 2021

Board meetings are the lifeblood of a successful business. They shape the future strategy of the company, the unique approach to execution, and the response to up and coming risks.  Unfortunately, in many cases, board meetings are not as productive as they could (and should) be. As recently as 2019, strategy experts Ernst & Young found that more than a third of corporate leaders felt that developing “better engagement around strategy development and monitoring of strategic execution” was still the biggest challenge they faced. This shows why companies need to make the most of the opportunities they have when they […]

Minute Taking: The Ultimate Guide For Assistants

Date: 20 January 2021

Minute taking is a skill that forms an essential element of every board secretary’s arsenal. The demand to complete this task quickly and accurately in meetings is not only important for the business, but it is also a legal requirement for board meetings in some countries. If you want to know more about taking effective meeting minutes, what they are, why they are important and what they should and shouldn’t include, this guide will reveal it all.  What Are Meeting Minutes?  Minutes are an official written record of the themes, purposes and outcomes of a meeting. They are sometimes referred […]

Expert Minute Taking Tips + Template And Sample

Date: 11 January 2021

Not only does minute taking provide an important reference point for business management in the future, looking back to find out why the board made certain decisions, but they are also a legal requirement in many cases and can be used as evidence in court proceedings. This is why many board secretaries can feel nervous about taking on this task. Robyn Bennett, who runs the Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University in Auckland, New Zealand as well as being a minute taker herself, describes the feeling precisely:   “those of us who do [take minutes] sometimes fear the job […]

8 Steps to Choosing the Right Board Meeting Software (And Never Look Back)

Date: 2 October 2020

In 2009, the UK government adjusted the Companies Act 2006 with the Shareholder Rights Regulations 2009, allowing businesses to hold virtual board and shareholder meetings. The rule, section 360A of the Act, applies to all UK-incorporated companies, whether public or private. This goes beyond the remit of the EU directive that prompted the change, which only applies to companies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market. Note Traded companies have to abide by two conditions to be able to hold their board and shareholder meetings virtually: Although the government introduced the law in 2009, the first virtual […]

Overcoming a meeting slump: how to stay focused during board meetings

Date: 7 June 2020

Board members often experience loss of focus during meetings, which can affect decision-making, productivity and creative thinking. Three aspects that are generally vital during board meetings. Studies have shown that board members do not maintain constant levels of attention during meetings. A meeting slump is very common among board members. As a board member or Executive Director, you can play a key role in keeping the board engaged and focused on what’s important. But only if you maintain focus throughout the meetings yourself. This article provides board members and executives with some tips and tricks on how to stay focused during meetings […]

Make short shrift with old meeting rules!

Date: 24 November 2019

Has your employer already fully embraced ‘The New Way of Working’? In organisations that have adopted the New Way of Working really seriously, you work when and where you want. It might be from your home office, from the office of a client or in a café, early in the morning or late at night – it really doesn’t matter. There are no problems as long as employees deliver their work as agreed. The result is that increasingly more offices are being laid out with a maximum number of fixed workstations. The rest of them are flexible workstations.  New Meeting […]

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