The start of a new year is the ideal time for boards to review
their accomplishments and establish priorities for the year ahead.
To ensure sound governance and effective leadership, it is worth
reflecting on areas for improvement to help set the tone for a year
of greater efficiency and better results.
The following checklist presents 10 concrete actions that boards
of directors can easily implement to meet these objectives.
1. Review the previous year's minutes
Reviewing board minutes from the prior year can be a simple and
effective way of ensuring good governance. This process provides an
opportunity to reassess decisions made, track progress and identify
unresolved issues and action items that may have been
overlooked.
