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Ten Steps to Improving Your Corporate Governance

Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection. Mark Twain, writer If we could name just one way to evolve your corporate governance, it would be continuous improvement. A strong board that is always looking for ways to finesse its operations can help to instil healthy workplace culture and environment from the top down.  With this in mind, let’s look at the ten steps your board can take to improve its corporate governance.  1. Look Beyond Compliance Compliance is a major consideration for the board. They should ensure the organisation conforms to the local legislation, rules, codes of practice and the...

Robert’s Rules for Electronic Meetings Demystified

Initially published in 1876 by US army officer and engineer Henry Martyn Robert, Robert’s Rules were created to help organisations to manage their meetings fairly. Originally based on the proceedings of the US Congress, Robert’s Rules are now widely-used around the world in various types of organisations.  With their first publication almost 150 years ago, there have been a range of revisions, amendments and updates made to reflect changes in culture and technology. The 12th edition of Robert’s Rules was published in September 2020 — Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised  (RONR) — and still adhere to the fundamentals of...

[All-New Guide] How To Run A Meeting Using Robert's Rules Of Order

In order to hold productive meetings, particularly business-critical events such as annual meetings and board meetings, you need a solid and familiar structure. This keeps everyone focused on the common goals and aids the momentum that ensures you get through all the necessary business in the allotted time. One of the ways to ensure this is to use Robert’s Rules of Order — a set of golden rules for running a successful and effective meeting. It is also known as ‘parliamentary procedure’ and, in fact, was originally based on the way the US Congress ran its legislative process. Henry Martyn...

The Complete Robert's Rules Of Order Cheat Sheet (Made Easy)

Robert’s Rules of Order (also known as RONR or Robert’s Rules) are a set of guidelines from Henry Martyn Robert’s book. Originally published in 1876, it has since faced 12 editions with revisions based on feedback and cultural changes over the decades. The latest edition was published in September 2020: Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.  “When there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty.”  — Henry M. Robert If you’re new to the rules and ready to implement them in your first meeting, we’ve put...

Complete Guide to Robert's Rules of Order Minutes + Template

Robert’s Rules of Order (also known as RONR or Robert’s Rules) were initially created in the 1870s as a set of parliamentary guidelines. The author, Henry Martyn Robert, was an American soldier who wrote the book as a result of a poorly-ran church meeting. His rules were originally based on the proceedings of the US Senate. Today, Robert’s Rules are widely used for US parliamentary procedure as well as by various types of organisations to help meetings run smoothly. After its original publication in 1876, Robert himself published the second, third and fourth revisions before his death in 1923. With...

What Is a Unanimous Consent Board Resolution and How To Prepare It?

A unanimous consent board resolution allows boards to take decisions on vitally important matters at any time, rather than simply waiting for the next board meeting. This article explains what a unanimous consent board resolution, also known as ‘unanimous written consent’ or simply ‘unanimous consent’, is, when it is used and how to prepare it. What Does A Unanimous Consent Board Resolution Mean? Unanimous consent board resolution is a form of voting used by boards to take decisions on certain matters. It involves all directors voting the same way to pass the resolution and can occur during the board meeting,...

The Ultimate Board Resolution Template + How To Customise It

Whether your organisation’s board meets every month or twice a year, it is important to document the outcome of your board meetings properly. What the board decides can have a significant effect on the future of the business, so the board resolution is a crucial document. That’s where a good board resolution template comes in. But first things first. What is a Board Resolution?  The board resolution forms part of the board meeting minutes and is a document that accurately reports the decisions and the votes that boards of directors take. It is a formal document and is used to...

What Is the Proper Procedure for Calling a Meeting?

Calling a meeting is the act of announcing that it will take place and inviting the relevant parties to attend. The proper procedure for calling a meeting depends on two main factors:  Although the rules in the articles of association cannot contradict the law in that territory, they can add in extra requirements specific to that business and how it calls both board meetings and general meetings (for shareholders and members).  The act of calling a meeting alerts shareholders or board members to the fact it is happening, allowing them to arrange to attend and to prepare fully before the...

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