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7 ways technology can help increase volunteer board diversity

Board Effect

Corporate boards are gradually working toward increased diversity and chasing the recognized value in more diverse leadership. The good news is that, as with many facets of volunteer board operations, technology can help you more effectively and efficiently progress toward your board diversity goals.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on Industries That Need Technology Innovation The Most

Hearpreneur

Technology advancement has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate. The continuous innovation in technology has led to the development of smarter devices, faster and more reliable networks, and unprecedented levels of connectivity. Better technology means happier patients and less stressed staff.

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[Review] The End Of Big

YoungUpstarts

Rather, it is how the Net’s ubiquitous reach and radical connectivity ushers in the death knell of big institutions like governments, media, conglomerates and even Hollywood. Written in an entertaining and breezy fashion, “ The End of Big “ is divided into nine chapters.

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Crafting Your Leadership Story: Lessons Around the Campfire

Duct Tape Marketing

Crafting Your Leadership Story: Lessons Around the Campfire written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Tony Martignetti, a leadership advisor, coach, bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker.

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The iconic VC-Backed founders are all White & Asian men. So why invest in diversity?

David Teten

We reviewed CB Insights’ global list of “40 of the Best VC Bets of all Time.” By way of comparison, the typical profitable firm in our sample had a net profit margin of 6.4 Gender and venture capital decision-making: The effects of technical background and social capital on entrepreneurial evaluations. Of the 43 U.S.-based

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Why Boardroom Technology Is Necessary for Effective Succession Planning

Board Effect

Technology can be a substantial help in taking stock of the board’s future needs. Laws and regulations require boards to have effective leadership. In addition to reviewing the board’s existing talent base, nomination committees need to be concerned with planning for a leadership pipeline within the board.

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Fazt Tech Shares the Top Five Reasons Why Most Startup Companies Fail in the First Year

The Startup Magazine

After Fazt Tech came into existence , the goal of the company was to offer high-quality service to customers seeking technology-based solutions. The only way to undercut their efforts is to exercise strategies of cost leadership or differentiation, which translates to slashing the prices or offering something more innovative.