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Board Meetings & Recruitment

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Once retired, what happens to board members?

  • How to prepare an agenda
  • Why are good minutes important?
  • How do you plan board business?
  • How to run a board meeting
  • How to run an effective Board away day
  • What is a good format for a board audit?
  • How do you recruit board members?
  • Why is it important to have a diverse board?
  • How do you ensure a diverse board?
  • How do you appoint a new board member?
  • How do you induct a new board member?
  • How do you maintain a motivated and efficient board?
  • How does a board review itself?
  • How do board members retire?
  • Once retired, what happens to board members?
  • How to embed good governance in board activity

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  • How to embed good governance in board activity
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Practical guide Board Meetings & Recruitment Once retired, what happens to board members?

Once retired, what happens to board members?

Don’t forget to keep former board members involved. Regular updates, invitations to social events and perhaps even formation of a former board members “club” all help to keep the support of those who have already proved their allegiance to and interest in the organisation.


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Checklist

  • Are board minutes well-written and circulated within 10 days of the board meeting?
  • Is there a schedule of matters for board business?
  • Is there an annual board audit of skills and diversity?
  • Is there a process in place for board recruitment?
  • Is proper attention paid to board diversity?
  • Is there a full induction process in place for new board members?
  • Does the board undertake an annual review of itself?
  • Is there a process for keeping former board members in touch with the organisation?
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