Most Boards of Directors already have a procedure in place and most still operate with paper documents. Changing an already established method and convincing people to change some habits is not easy. There are a lot of reticence and constraints that can slow down the...
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How to Organize an Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting (AGM) is a crucial meeting for the proper functioning of almost any type of organization. It is a democratic and decisive moment to review the year and make future decisions. Let's see together how to organize an annual general meeting...
How to Implement Meeting Management Software with Success
Change can be a drag for some people, especially when it comes to adopting a new technological tool at work. Human beings generally prefer to stay in their socks! Implementing meeting management software can seem like a huge undertaking because it involves everyone in...
The Board of Directors Structure for Nonprofit Organizations and Associations
Non-profit organizations and associations are an integral part of our community and all have different missions in different sectors and domains. One thing they all have in common is a board of directors structure supported by strong governance. These organizations...
Nonprofit: technology is the solution to the issues at hand
The pandemic has affected many sectors, including nonprofit organizations. Many issues that they have faced and still face today deserve to be highlighted. We are in a time of adaptation and change! Some of the organizations' leaders have used innovative strategies to...
6 risks of administrating your meetings entirely by email
We all agree that email is an integral part of our daily lives and that videoconferencing software has become essential with the increase in teleworking in recent years. After all, these tools are useful for meeting and communicating online. We can easily schedule our...
How to choose a Board of Directors meeting management solution?
To organize optimal meetings for a board of directors or executive committee, there are many elements to consider: planning meetings, communication between members and directors, writing the agenda and minutes, managing documentation, making decisions, and tracking...
How to run a more productive team meeting?
Who hasn't attended an endless meeting with the feeling that they are always getting away from the topic or without knowing the real relevance? Wasting precious time with meetings that are not always productive is very common. Even...
How to organize a successful board meeting in 7 steps?
Do you have to prepare a board meeting and want to organize it well? There are obviously some basic practices to follow if you want to well organize your board meeting. Moreover, by being well prepared, you will have meetings that respect good governance practices....
The RLSQ, a large group of Quebec NPOs, improves its governance with Beenote
On this World Bee Day, Beenote is proud to announce its partnership with the Regroupement Loisir et Sport du Québec (RLSQ) to offer its members a complete meeting management solution for better governance of their boards. The Regroupement Loisir et Sport du Québec...
One of the Best Board Management Software
Beenote Named Best Board Management Software of 2021 by Digital.com Beenote’s top of the line platform has been recognized as one of the most secure solutions for directors, CEOs, and other professionals. Press Release – Digital.com, a leading independent review...
Quorum: Definition and use
What is QUORUM? A quorum is the minimum number of members required at a meeting for the decisions voted on are valid. If the quorum is not reached, the vote cannot take place at the meeting then the decision cannot be taken and the status quo will be maintained. What...
Comnet Technologie and Kyoto Technologies combine their strength for the India and Middle East market
PRESS RELEASE In order to develop new markets, Comnet Technologie extends its non-exclusive distribution horizons through the distributor: Kyoto Technologies. Kyoto Technologies sees the opportunity to meet the demand of its customers for innovative solutions in terms...
Launching Beenote 2.0: Towards a Better Governance
The Beenote team is pleased to offer you the first governance meeting management solution for the board of directors, executive committees, and their teams. Beenote 2.0 offers you its Beeboard version to ensure the best governance while being...
Governance: Concept, Definition and Use
Organizations, whether public or private, small or large, should aim as their main goal, better governance. Almost all people think this statement is true. But their question is what is governance and how do we achieve it? In this article, you will find out the...
How to Plan a Paperless Board Meeting
One of the biggest hurdles for companies to use new technology is the change of habits and the difficulty of adaptation. By using an intuitive and easy-to-use meeting management software, your entire meeting process is simplified. Here’s what the 3...
5 reasons to hold a meeting – Meeting, the Black Sheep of Work
If I asked you to raise your hands to tell me if you like meetings, I would probably see one or two people timidly lift their arms. We often wonder what the reasons to hold a meeting are or what the purpose of the meeting is… Unfortunately, meetings have become the...