Board Meetings 101: avoiding directors' tribulations

Review difficult issues arising from board meetings and how to effectively resolve them. The new rules on non-profit governance under the new federal and Ontario not-for-profit corporate legislation affect how these issues should be addressed. Some examples of issues include: what to do with...

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Board member's code of conduct (sample policy)

Governance Practices for ensuring a board code of conduct. 

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Oversight of risk by the board of directors

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Grassroots Governance: Governance and the Non-Profit Sector

'Where to Start' section provides information about the board's role in developing an effective mission statement. Other topics covered in this document include: Types of Boards, Transparency and Accountability, The Annual General Meeting, and Conflict of Interest.   Produced by the ...

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All hands on board : the board of directors in an all-volunteer organization

"All-volunteer organizations comprise a huge economic force, but few resources exist to help them. This booklet outlines the "Top 10" jobs of the board."

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Au-delà du PDG : Le conseil d’administration assume le rôle de veiller à ce que l’organisation possède le talent pour prospérer

Disponible aussi en anglais sous le titre: Beyond the CEO: The Role of the Board in Ensuring Organizations have the Talent to Thrive Quelles sont l’implication et l’efficacité des conseils d’administration canadiens dans leur contrôle des risques liés au capital humain? Quelles sont les...

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Ten Tips for Improving Your Board Meetings

Ten tips to increase efficiency and effectiveness of your board meetings. 

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Managing conflict : a guide for volunteer boards

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Beyond the CEO: The Role of the Board in Ensuring Organizations have the Talent to Thrive

Also available in French under the title : Au-delà du PDG: Le Conseil d'Administration Assume le Rôle de Veiller à ce que l' Organsation possède le Talent pour Prospérer "How active and effective are Canadian boards in their oversight of human capital risks? What gaps exist and what can be...

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How to Design an Agenda for an Effective Meeting

Tips to running an effective meeting through agenda setting. Sample agendas provided. 

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