Virtually There: Dos and Don'ts for Planning, Chairing and Holding Virtual Board and Annual General Meetings

by Dr. Debra Brown, Rob DeRooy, Jake Skinner

Overview

Recent global events have completely changed the way we view and do business-especially meetings. For some organizations, this adjustment was a welcomed change. For others, it is a painful nightmare that still hasn't ended. Living and leading through a global pandemic has taught us all a few things, including how to use technology to meet virtually. For many boards, virtual meetings will continue to be the norm; in fact, some may choose not to meet in person again as a matter of preference, efficiency, and cost savings. Whether you have already made that decision or are weighing the pros and cons of meeting online versus in person, Virtually There provides insights and practical tips on how to make the most of these important online gatherings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781636800462
Publisher:	Governance Solutions Inc.
Publication date:	07/02/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	130
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Dr. Debra L. Brown and Rob DeRooy together have decades of direct and practical experience working with boards. Comfortable and confident with both boards and executives, they possess a mix of well-researched, experiential, and conceptual insights that uniquely qualify them to advise organizations on governance. They have served as CEOs, been board members of varied organizations, and can see governance issues from both sides of the table. Jake Skinner combines creativity, innovation, governance content, and technical skills to design and implement governance solutions for clients, including online board and CEO evaluations, boardroom and executive culture tools, board skills profiling, and peer comparator benchmarking, as well as dozens of customized applications. They know what works and even more importantly, what does not!

Table of Contents

More Governance Resources to Help You and Your Board.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Why Meet

7 Key Principles

Chapter 2: Virtual AGM Dos and Don'ts.

Before the Meeting.

Keep the Meeting Flowing.

Streamline your Process

Security.

Attendance.

Chapter 3: Planning a Successful Virtual AGM.

The Legal Right to Hold a Virtual AGM.

Standing Rules. 

Agenda Development

Team.

Registration and Credentialing Voting Members

Motions and Amendments. 

Enabling Debate. 

Voting and Elections

Chapter 4: Chairing a Virtual Meeting. 

Virtual is Different

Meeting Logistics

Confidentiality and Privacy. 

Maintaining Focus

Minute-taking.

Afterword. 

Appendix: Sample Virtual and Electronic Meeting Policy. 

Principle. 

Policy. 

Virtual and Electronic Meeting Procedure.

About the Authors

About Governance Solutions

Other Books by the Authors

Governance Solutions: The Ultimate Guide to Competence and Confidence in the Boardroom.

Governing in Scary Times.

Editorial Reviews

"With the dramatic shift to virtual board meetings and AGMs, and the positive impact many are seeing on director collaboration, attendance, and inclusivity, there could hardly be a better moment for hands-on, cutting-edge guidance on how to make the most of these important events in corporate life. The world-leading experts at Governance Solutions have given us a practical tool for success and their new book earns a place on the desk of governance professionals everywhere." -Brenda Sweeney, APR, FCPRS, C.Dir. Independent Director

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"Pragmatic, helpful, and full of great learnings! A must-read for every leader that is serious about ensuring excellence for their virtual board meetings and AGMs!" -David Bodnarchuk, FCPA FCA, President, ElectionBuddy Inc.

"Governance Solutions hits the mark with their new book, Virtually There. The book covers all the right things when it comes to planning and holding virtual board meetings and AGMs. Follow their advice and your meeting will be a guaranteed success and quite possibly even better than the traditional in-person meetings. Governance Solutions provides that extra boost of confidence to go forward and conquer the virtual world." -Paula Kelly, Pro.Dir., Management and Board Liaison, TCU Financial

"Virtually There is an excellent resource for virtual board and AGM meetings, which I highly recommend! The book is well-written and very practical. It offers practical tips and guidance to help boards, chairs, executives, and governance professionals understand the challenges and opportunities in running an effective mission-critical board and annual general meetings virtually." -James W. Metcalf, COO, Canadian Centre for Christian Charities

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