Board Intelligence Center

Board governance thought leadership, insights, interviews, and articles by the experts. 

2021 Board Effectiveness Survey
79% of members, directors, and admins from around the world said remote work and virtual meetings made their board work more effective.
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A Modern Guide to Robert’s Rules of Order
In a modern, digital, and virtual age, do Robert's Rules of Order hold up as well as a best practices guide for boards?
How Boards Can ‘Lead Like an Ally’ by Embracing Diversity
Embracing and cultivating diversity in the boardroom is not just about equity and inclusion, it’s about business and organizational leadership.
The Critical Role of Boards in Addressing ESG Issues
Boards across nearly every industry around the globe face mounting pressure to be proactive on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. But how can they?
How Improving Accessibility Bolsters Board Diversity
One in four Americans lives with a disability, but boardrooms frequently lack diversity when it comes to including people with disabilities.

Featured Governance Experts

Paroon Chadha

Co-Founder & CEO, OnBoard

Stuart Levine

Chairman & CEO for Stuart Levine & Associates 

Rob Kunzler

OnBoard, Chief Marketing Officer

Meeting Prep & Best Practices

How to Plan a Board Meeting Agenda
Inspiration and best practices for arriving at the right agenda topics for your next board meeting
Are You Prepared for the Next Board Meeting?
The to-do list for board administrators and staffers seems never-ending, especially when it comes time to organize the next board meeting.
How to Make a Meeting Agenda
From unprepared board members to conversations that veer off-track into irrelevant discussion topics, it’s easy for a board meeting to go sideways if you’re working with a poorly formatted meeting agenda.
7 Tips to Prepare for Your Board’s Next Zoom Meeting
What seemed like a short-term solution is now a permanent fixture of daily life. Even if you feel confident using Zoom, we have tips and best practices for your next meeting.
Addressing Insider Threats: How to Maintain Cybersecurity in the Boardroom
As more board executives, directors, and administrators adopt digital board management processes, board cybersecurity risks associated with piecemeal digital adoption leave them more vulnerable to serious cyberthreats.
Roles & Responsibilities
What are Board of Director Responsibilities?
What is a Board Director?
What is a Board of Directors?
What are Nonprofit Board Responsibilities?
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Board Meeting Software Center
Board Portal vs. Board Management: What’s the Difference?
Is a board portal the same thing as board management? Not exactly.
What is Board Management Software?
Not all board management software tools are made the same. Here are some key differences.
What's a Board Portal?
Board portals offers a secure platform for leaders to create agendas and review digital meeting materials & accelerate governance.
Why Every Professional Association Needs a Board Portal
From lesser-known associations like the Clowns of America International to the National Association of Realtors — there’s a professional association for just about anything, and most are governed by boards.
Board Management Software Buyer's Guide
Board portals offers a secure platform for leaders to create agendas and review digital meeting materials & accelerate governance.
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Free Templates
Board Meeting Minutes Template
This Minutes Template Provides Your Board Best Practices for Good Governance.
Board Meeting Agenda Template
An Agenda template designed to help you stay focused on creating a purpose driven meeting.
Board Skills Matrix Template
The Assessment Matrix Assess Your Board's skills, background, and Experiences.
A Modern Guide to Robert’s Rules of Order
Get this cheat sheet to learn Robert's Rules of Order, understand the best practices behind them, and hold more efficient board meetings.
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