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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. It provides governance and financial oversight to the company.

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How Governance Technology Can Help You Create Your Nonprofit’s AI Framework

Board Effect

The governance board and CEO should develop a strong AI framework that outlines the AI strategy and includes guidelines for usage. As Richard Barber, CEO and board director at the Mind Tech Group, pointed out at a recent Diligent user conference, “If your board or leadership does not have an AI framework in place, they should.

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From apathy to action: Transforming volunteer boards through tech empowerment

Board Effect

Board development helps members understand their governance roles and the legal responsibilities that come with those roles. Creating a culture of engagement is the responsibility of all board members and organization leadership. If their voices are excluded or withheld, the board loses effectiveness as a governing body.

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Modern Governance Approach to Ensuring Board Effectiveness

Board Effect

The professionals supporting board operations serve as indispensable guides to good governance. And part of that, today, means getting board members to think about how the digital age is changing the way we approach governance. In light of increased concern about security, sharing critical information via email is unwise.

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Modern Governance: Powering Better Outcomes in the Digital Age

Board Effect

Governance has struggled to keep pace with today’s business landscape. In a world where nanoseconds count, old governance practices aren’t just out of date; they’re exposing today’s organizations to the kinds of risks that can lead to crises. These are the things that governance shortfalls are made of. Modern governance : (n.)

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[Interview] Michael C. Fillios, Author Of “Tech Debt 2.0™: How To Future Proof Your Small Business And Improve Your Tech Bottom Line”  

YoungUpstarts

More specifically, tech debt can be detected internally before it escalates if leadership is paying attention to some of the early warning signs, such as: The majority of IT investments are focused on keeping the lights on vs. helping to achieve business objectives. Therefore, we created the Tech Debt 2.0

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15 Unexpected Costs of Cutting Your Nonprofit Board Portal Software

Board Effect

Insecure Internal Communication If board members are using non-secure communication tools such as email or messenger apps, there’s the potential for sensitive information to be distributed where it shouldn’t be. It also offers surveys, automatic email reminders, and allows board members easy access to documents across multiple devices.