Boardrooms today represent an ever-increasing combination of different personalities and backgrounds. This ongoing meshing generates the need for greater awareness and engagement when making high-level decisions about a company’s future. As a result, the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) is becoming more important than ever. To properly manage
Paperless board technology offers a string of benefits for board members, from increased productivity to enhanced communication and streamlined administrative processes. The key to truly making the most of a board portal, however, lies in those who use it. If board members understand the intricacies of the technology and readily implement best prac
With strong governance being a top priority across industries, it is well known that a productive board is the foundation of a thriving organization. Accurate board meeting minutes serve as building blocks to valuable and actionable board meetings. Yet without the right system in place, key details can easily be overlooked during the recording proc
In today’s fast-paced, compliance-conscious environment, streamlined corporate governance policies and procedures are essential to preserve a company’s good reputation. While technology can improve board-related administrative tasks, it’s important to make sure the right tools are being utilized to maximize productivity. Paper systems, disparate ap
Preparing well for recording board meetings is not only a wise practice; it can serve as the foundation for accurate, concise minutes. Spending time before the meeting to get ready for note taking will help avoid confusion during board discussions, reduce errors in the recording process and increase overall efficiency. Follow these steps to take cl
Board meetings are critical for maintaining the health and growth of the business. Due to the sheer depth and breadth of topics often discussed during these meetings, important details can get lost in the shuffle if the proper preparation isn’t done. Sometimes, board members want to ask preliminary questions or acquire more details, so they underst
Between tackling administrative tasks and reviewing information in hefty board books, board meetings may not be as productive as they can be—or should be. At Nasdaq, we tackled this issue head-on by assessing our processes and developing a playbook for best-in-class board meeting agendas. Using a secure board portal, we’ve created a framework that
Research suggests that the psychological pain that we experience from losing money is roughly twice as strong as the joy that we feel when we gain the same amount of money.
Few people would buy a car they aren’t able to test drive. Nor would anyone bet on a race horse that has never run around a track. Scientists develop material for peer review constantly and are always testing and critiquing theories. To get something right requires real-world testing and feedback. Ideas that go unchallenged and untested do not reta
Life insurance is one of the most commonly owned financial products in the United States, and there is no shortage of internet articles comparing the pros and cons, features, and other characteristics of different types of life insurance products...
If you spend much time reading the financial press nowadays, it’s likely that you’ve come across more than a few articles discussing the growing popularity of investing according to various social and environmental mandates.