Board Management is the process of managing the board of directors (or trustees) to ensure that all members are fully informed, active and working together for the good of the organization. This means adopting best practice ideas such as clear communication, effective board meeting management and a standardized decision-making framework.

The role of a Board is to establish the direction of your company, along with the general manager or CEO and to regularly communicate with them to make sure your business is on track to achieve its goals. The most effective boards are made up of a range of people who have different skills and backgrounds which can assist in making the right decisions for your business.

Ideally, the board should consist of a chairperson who will conduct the meetings and represent the board at events as well as vice chairpersons or vice chairs. This is a very important post and usually the more experienced members that are selected for it. A good chairperson will also make sure that board members feel respected and valued by fostering an atmosphere of respectable dialogue.

The most effective boards achieve the highest levels of collaboration and teamwork. This is achieved through transparent dialogue, openness and the use of digital tools that allow the board to be effective even when they are spread across the globe. For instance the use of a board portal for real-time collaboration and secure document sharing allows directors to remain connected and be involved in the decision-making process even when they are busy with other commitments.

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