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Leveraging technology and development to engage volunteer board members

Board Effect

It’s a fine line to walk, but there’s good news: technology and a fresh board trustee development strategy can help. What are the benefits of embracing technology? The role of technology in board engagement As so many organizations have found, technology is an effective tool for engaging with any audience.

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Find out who the Diligent Modern Governance 100 Award winners are

Board Effect

We are so pleased to announce the Diligent Modern Governance 100 (MG100) Award winners for this year. Matt Zimmerman , Director, Technology Risk & Resilience, Charles Schwab & Co., The post Find out who the Diligent Modern Governance 100 Award winners are appeared first on BoardEffect. Why do we give MG100 Awards?

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The Audacious Plan to Make Electricity as Easy as WiFi

Both Sides of the Table

The practical uses for uBeam technology is limitless. Did anybody hold patents that would prevent us from using this technology? I seldom hire patent attorneys during due diligence but this was too important. We hired IP specialists to review prior art. Did the physics actually work? Was it safe? It was impressive.

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From apathy to action: Transforming volunteer boards through tech empowerment

Board Effect

Enter technology and board development — the secret weapons for enhancing board engagement. Technology as an enabler Technology is central to board development efforts and an effective tool in creating and sustaining board member engagement. An engaged nonprofit board is like the wind in the sails of your nonprofit.

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Tech Checkup: Cloud Technology Redefining the Dental Industry

The Startup Magazine

If you’ve been to a dentist recently, you’re probably already aware that the dental industry is experiencing some rapid changes in technology – instant xray imaging and intraoral cameras are but two of the most noticeable high-tech innovations you’re likely to notice. The Complete Cloud at Work. About the author.

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Mastering communication with your volunteer board members

Board Effect

And in each case, board administration found solutions for the communications issues they faced by employing a smart technology solution. How technology can enhance communication Technology can help with effective board communication, if it is used thoughtfully and strategically and if its use makes board service easier.

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Navigating the volunteer board member lifecycle for effective collaboration

Board Effect

From director onboarding to departure, consider other organizations’ experiences: Onboarding new directors to a 52-member board falls to the board administrator of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry , a business advocacy organization in Harrisburg. The best technology tools simplify work and save time.