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The Purpose Deficit
March 1, 2026
Why organizations lose their purpose—and how boards can realign strategy, culture, and leadership to restore long‑term clarity and impact.
2026 Governance Trends That Matter
January 4, 2026
Explore the key 2026 governance trends shaping board strategy, risk oversight, technology, talent, and culture for organizations of all sizes.
Essentials of a Good Board Retreat
December 6, 2025
Learn the essentials of planning an effective board retreat, from purpose and logistics to facilitation, engagement, and director participation.
Chasing Shiny Objects
October 12, 2025
How boards can avoid chasing trends and prioritize governance topics using a simple three‑tier framework.
Hackers Don't Care You're a Non-Profit
September 28, 2025
Learn how non-profit boards can address cybersecurity as a governance issue and protect their organization’s mission.
Hop on a Moving Bus
August 3, 2025
How new board directors can get up to speed quickly and contribute with confidence.
Who Speaks for the Board?
July 27, 2025
When should a board speak publicly? Learn how to manage board communication, messaging, and governance.
Getting the Most Out of Committees
June 15, 2025
How board committees can improve governance, focus work, and support better decisions.
Evaluating Board Meetings
May 18, 2025
Learn how directors can evaluate and improve board meetings for stronger governance.
Will vs. Skill
May 11, 2025
Why a growth mindset and engagement often matter more than expertise in boardroom effectiveness.
The Director's Role in External Audit
March 2, 2025
How boards oversee external audits and ensure accurate financial reporting.
What to Watch For in 2025
January 5, 2025
As a new year begins, boards of director everywhere should consider the potential impact of political, social, economic, and regulatory trends on their organizations.
The Annual Board Calendar
December 7, 2024
A guide to structuring board work across the year.
AI Tools for the Boardroom
November 24, 2024
AI tools for board management offer many benefits. But what about the downside? Learn what directors should know about the impact of AI on the work of the board.
Do You Need a Governance Professional?
November 17, 2024
Learn how an effective corporate secretary or other governance professional can provide support to the board of directors in carrying out its fiduciary duties.
From ESG to Sustainability
October 27, 2024
Explore what board directors of small and medium enterprises need to know about the evolution from ESG to sustainability and how it applies to their organizations.
Internal Audit — Your Eyes and Ears
September 29, 2024
Learn how collaborating with a modern internal audit function helps board directors fulfill their oversight role.
The Right Director for Your Board
September 1, 2024
This Savvy Director blog post deals with board recruitment - how to find, screen, interview and select new directors to meet the needs of a board of directors.
A Better Way to Fill Board Seats
August 25, 2024
This Savvy Director blog post addresses how strategic board succession planning enables a board of directors to ensure that it continues to be effective.
D&O Insurance - What You Need to Know
June 9, 2024
How D&O insurance protects directors from legal and financial risk.
Protection for Board Directors
June 2, 2024
A guide to director liability, indemnification, and risk protection.
Hit the Ground Running
April 7, 2024
A guide to onboarding and early contribution for board directors.
The Importance of Being Compliant
February 18, 2024
What board directors need to know about governance and regulatory compliance.
Why Board Development?
February 4, 2024
Learn how a board development plan enables a board of directors to embark on a continuous improvement cycle so that directors can excel individually and collectively.
Boardroom Trends 2024
January 7, 2024
Find out what's happening in the world of board governance in 2024. Which of these boardroom trends are most relevant to your board of directors?
Smile! You're In Camera.
November 18, 2023
How to use in camera sessions effectively in board governance.
ESG for SMEs
November 4, 2023
ESG isn't just for big companies. Learn how the board of directors of a small or medium enterprise (SME) can get started on an ESG strategy.
"Do I need a motion for that?"
October 21, 2023
Understanding motions and board decision-making.
Reports by Directors for Directors
July 23, 2023
Learn how well-written committee reports contribute to productive discussion and effective decision-making by the board of directors.
Getting Through Times of Crisis
April 2, 2023
Learn what an effective board of directors can do to help their organization successfully prepare for, withstand, and survive a crisis.
The Minute Book
September 25, 2022
A guide to board minutes as a legal and governance tool.
Governance in the News - Yet Again
September 11, 2022
Hockey Canada is embroiled in controversy. What are the governance issues to consider when you look at this story with aboard director's mindset?
Evaluating the Individual Director
June 19, 2022
When your board of director is ready to move from board evaluations to individual director assessments, consider both self-evaluations and peer evaluations.
From Evaluation to Action
June 12, 2022
Discover the success factors that enable a board of directors to use the evaluation process as a means to plan and implement improvements in board effectiveness.
From Compliance to Improvement
June 5, 2022
Learn how to move your annual board evaluation from a check-the-box compliance exercise to an opportunity for improving your board's effectiveness.
Bringing Design into the Boardroom
May 22, 2022
There's an opportunity for boards that are struggling with traditional governance structures to integrate a design thinking approach into their processes.
The Fading Bright Line
January 9, 2022
Why the line between governance and management isn’t always clear.
Sharpening the Saw
December 12, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post provides a list of governance resources that board directors can access to stay current with trends in board governance.
The Board's Campfire
November 28, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post provides a seven step process for board recruitment that aligns with the purpose of the board of directors.
Governance in the News - Again
October 31, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post discusses a number of board governance issues arising from the family dispute at Rogers Communications Inc.
When It's Time To Go
August 1, 2021
A director's tenure on a board affects their value to the board. Learn how to know when it's time to retire from your board.
The Purpose-Led Board
May 9, 2021
Know the difference between an organization's mission and its purpose, and the role of the board in overseeing purpose.
Giving Back with Good Governance
March 28, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the challenges of board governance in the non-profit sector, and what motivates directors to serve on NPO boards.
The Strategic Board Agenda
March 21, 2021
How to design a strategic board agenda that improves decisions.
What Directors Get Wrong
March 7, 2021
Top mistakes board directors make—and how to avoid them.
More Music, Less News
November 22, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post provides links to some valuable resources about chairing boards of directors and high performance in the boardroom.
The DirectorPrep™ Resource Hub
October 25, 2020
Learn about DirectorPrep's Resource Hub, which provides you with quick and easy access to governance-related resources such as blogs, websites, podcasts, and more.
Governance in the News
October 11, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the negative news coverage that occurs when the board fails to communicate or mishandles conflict.
To Be or Not to Be ... Incorporated
September 13, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post discusses the difference between an unincorporated association and an incorporated one, and why it matters to board directors.
The ABCs of ESG
August 30, 2020
Learn about what ESG (environmental, social, governance) means to a board directors - the background, the risks and opportunities, and what to do about it.
Diversity and Inclusion in the Boardroom
June 14, 2020
Find out why diversity matters to a board of directors and what an individual director can do to encourage an inclusive approach.
"How do I vote?"
February 16, 2020
Understanding fiduciary duty and board decision-making.
"Are we in the kitchen again?"
December 15, 2019
How board directors can stay focused on oversight, not execution.
"Has anyone EVER had a good board orientation?"
November 24, 2019
Why board orientation often falls short, and what to do about it.
"Which board committee is right for me?"
November 3, 2019
Why board committees matter and how to select one.