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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Before leaving government service one of my biggest challenges was to understand how my skill as a Case Officer would translate into a job in the commercial world. An Advisory Board provides advice. Read part one here.

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A real Customer Advisory Board

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, October 26, 2009 A real Customer Advisory Board A reader recently asked on a previous post about the technique of having customers periodically produce a “state of the company&# progress report. One example is having a real Customer Advisory Board. It was absolutely worth it.

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How Can Boards Leverage a Governance Consultant?

Board Effect

Boards need to be able to see risk and uncertainty as an inevitable part of both innovation and governance. The prevalence and prominence of risk in the corporate landscape mean that boards must be willing and able to see all the complex and variable aspects of risk. Assistance with Improving Board Effectiveness.

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Does Your Nonprofit Need an Advisory Board?

Board Effect

The fact that your board is having a discussion about forming an advisory board is a good indication that it’s time to put the issue on your board’s agenda for discussion. You never know what experiences and perspectives your fellow board members will have on a certain topic once you bring it out into the open.

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Did you know that board management software isn’t just for boards?

Board Effect

Mission-driven organizations are using board management software to help streamline and secure many different types of groups in addition to the board and committee structure. For example, foundations, event committees, medical executive committees, quality teams, advisory boards and leadership teams, to name but a few.

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Creating an Amendment to Nonprofit Bylaws

Board Effect

Good governance practices demand that nonprofit boards review and make amendments to their bylaws annually to ensure sound leadership. Creating an executive board, advisory board, or emeritus board. Changing the board’s voting rules. Adding rules for virtual meetings and hybrid meetings.

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Tips for Writing a Successful Business Plan for a Daycare Center

Up and Running

Will you offer discounts, or accept government-subsidized or reduced payments from lower-income parents? What are the details of your ownership structure, board of directors, investor list, partners, and so on? Budget-friendly marketing strategies are the name of the game here. What employee childcare discount will you offer?