by Governance Optimizer Ltd. | Mar 13, 2020 | GO Blog
Speaking about Governance & Meetings Last fall, I was invited to be speaker at the February meeting of the Rotary Edmonton Strathcona club. I enjoy the opportunity to speak to different groups about improving governance and productivity in board meeting. I hear...
by Governance Optimizer Ltd. | Mar 12, 2020 | GO Blog
The Truth about “Friendly Amendments” By Diana Bacon, MBA If you have attended several business meetings, you may have heard the term “friendly amendment”. It is a term that is typically used by those who are well-intentioned to help the maker of the motion improve...
by Governance Optimizer Ltd. | Mar 11, 2020 | GO Blog
Simple Word Amendments By Diana Bacon, MBA Sometimes a main motion (proposed action) under discussion needs to be changed either by striking out a word, inserting a word, or striking out and inserting. These are the three types of simple word amendments. If adopted,...
by Governance Optimizer Ltd. | Mar 10, 2020 | GO Blog
Voting Rights and Procedures By Diana Bacon, MBA Do you vote at every opportunity? Some choose to vote while others choose to abstain at times for various reasons. In organizations, not all members choose to attend the annual general meetings to cast their vote for...
by Governance Optimizer Ltd. | Mar 9, 2020 | GO Blog
Debate Decorum and Procedures By Diana Bacon, MBA Have you ever been in a debate? Most would answer “yes” as the verb debate is often used synonymously with the verb argue. In a board setting, however, if an argument becomes heated, feelings can be hurt, and members...
by Governance Optimizer Ltd. | Mar 8, 2020 | GO Blog
Handling Motions By Diana Bacon, MBA You may have attended a number of business meetings over the years, but did you notice the process and words used, to make a motion or change a motion, often varies? This is often the reason business decision-making can be...
