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How to Create a Board Engagement Plan (And Why the Time is Now)

The performance of board members is under ever-growing scrutiny, and that is displayed by the results of PwC’s Annual Corporate Directors Survey from 2022. It found that 48% of directors think one or more of their colleagues on the board should be replaced. In addition, 19% recommend replacing two or more of their fellow board members.  One of the main drivers of positive board performance is engagement, ensuring your directors give their all when preparing for meetings, in the boardroom and when following up with actions. Implementing a board engagement plan plots out the steps you can take to help...

How to Write a Board Member Agreement + Template to Align Directors

A board member agreement is an internal document that clarifies the obligations, roles and responsibilities of board members, as well as their rights and the company’s expectations of them. It also formalises the agreement of the director to abide by these requirements.  Why is a board member agreement important? The aim of this document is to encourage effective service across the board, maintain focus on the aims and objectives of the company and protect directors and the organisation in the event of any legal issues.  Having a robust board member agreement for each individual on the board is an important...

Boosting Meeting Effectiveness: Reflections on the "Key to More Productive Meetings" Webinar with David Allen

Webinar SummaryDavid Allen, author of Getting Things Done, provided valuable insights into improving productivity and organisation. Allen shared his GTD methodology, which focuses on capturing, clarifying, organising, reviewing and engaging with commitments and tasks. The webinar highlighted that the brain is not designed to hold an unlimited amount of information, necessitating the offloading of tasks and reminders into an external system.  By implementing this methodology, individuals can achieve a clearer and more focused mindset, leading to increased productivity and effectiveness in meetings and daily work.  Key highlights: This article takes readers through the key points covered in the webinar and...

The Good Clinical Governance Checklist for Modern Healthcare Providers

The NHS guidance on good governance and collaboration, released in October 2022 following the implementation of the Health and Care Act 2022, signalled a major step in the road towards integrating the health and care systems in England.  They placed a range of requirements on the stakeholders involved with healthcare, public health and social care in each area of the country in order to help them promote equality and address health challenges by working together. As such, these parties should utilise a clinical governance checklist to ensure they are contributing to integrated care systems (ICPs) in the most effective way. ...

How to Develop an Annual Operating Plan + Template

You may have heard the famous quote, “give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe,” supposedly by Abraham Lincoln.  It highlights the importance of planning and preparation in order to do the job effectively. And that is the case with an annual operating plan in business. It is a document that, when prepared correctly, will create the framework your business needs to achieve its goals.  This article helps you create the document, providing an annual operating plan template on which to base yours.  What is an Annual Operating Plan...

The NHS Governance Guidelines Explained

The Health and Care Act 2022 has been hailed for allowing NHS and care services across the country to collaborate and integrate care for those patients who use multiple different services.  Under the new structure, NHS, social care and public health services can join together to provide targeted solutions in local areas, but this brings with it the need to create a governance framework to ensure they manage risk and make effective decisions to enable the best possible outcomes. This article explores these new NHS governance guidelines.  Goals and objectives of the NHS governance guidelines These guidelines dictate how local...

How To Hold More Productive Meetings – Webinar With David Allen

Described as “the personal productivity guru”, David Allen has 40 years of experience helping companies maintain laser focus, especially when it comes to holding better meetings. And he will share the secrets of his successful methodology at the next iBabs Expert Session on June 29th 2023.  You can reserve your place right now and discover the insights behind David’s groundbreaking strategies to help reduce stress, enhance productivity and get things done before, during and after your meetings.  This article explains what you will gain from this exclusive opportunity to spend time in the company of an international expert in his...

Improve Your Meetings For Free With iBabs’ New Meeting Excellence Assessment

iBabs is delighted to announce a brand-new Meeting Excellence Assessment framework that you can use right now for free and with no strings attached. You can find out in just seven minutes how your meetings are currently performing, where your strengths lie and how you can make the necessary changes to make them more effective.  Inefficient meetings waste everybody’s time and effort, but by assessing the key elements of your meeting process, this framework can help you carve the best routes forward for your organisation.  How the Meeting Excellence Assessment works Simply click through to take the Meeting Excellence Assessment....

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