Governance Archives

The Benefits of Working with Fully Inclusive Boards

30th March 2023

Jennifer Jenkins, IAPCO member & director of Worldspan, explores the practical implications of good governance.

Mastering the Art of Good Governance

21st March 2023

According to Denis McEvoy, AC Forum Secretary General, good governance can seem a daunting prospect; however, ultimately and quite simply, it facilitates the effectiveness and continuity of an association.

The Guiding Principles of Effective Governance

12th March 2023

Stylianos Filopoulos, the founder of Association By Design and co-chair of the ESAE Governance Community, provides some guidance to assist you in your governance endeavors.

A Tale of Two Governors

21st February 2023

According to Global Association Hubs' Martin Sirk, the potential harm caused by a single “bad governor” with significant influence is often neglected, despite being a leading cause of governance failures.

The Unspoken Secret to Good Governance

6th February 2023

International Advisor to Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk argues that people rather than processes have by far the greatest impact on outcomes, whichever governance model is used.

Associations in the World: Speaking Truth to Power

13th December 2021

As part of the exclusive partnership between Boardroom and the Union of International Associations, Cyril Ritchie, UIA President, argues that associations have a duty to speak the truth: this will lead efficient decision-making and better governance.

Three Post-COVID Opportunities for Association Relevance

8th December 2021

In this special Boardroom contribution, Mary Byers, CAE and Harrison Coerver, authors of Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations, make the case for a leaner governance structure, a revised product line offer and a ‘digital first’ mindset.

The United Nations & Civic Associations

10th November 2021

As part of the exclusive partnership between Boardroom and the Union of International Associations, Cyril Ritchie, UIA President, reviews the nature of Civic Associations and their role towards educating, raising awareness, better informing especially when it comes to the United Nations.

Creating Safe Spaces to Support Agility

14th June 2021

For Boardroom,Tracy Bury, President, AC Forum, and Deputy CEO, World Physiotherapy argues that agility is critical to avoiding injury when it comes to changing direction – just look at sports. So, in what ways does this apply to associations?

Building Agile Governance for Associations

10th May 2021

In this ever-changing environment in which we are living and working – and certainly not because of COVID-19 only – it was only natural for ESAE to run a webinar on ‘Building Agile Governance Models for Associations’, as Cecile Koch reports.

Global Partnerships in the COVID-19 Era

29th March 2021

International association public affairs and advocacy specialist Tommy Goodwin identifies examples of association collaboration and innovation that have met the moment and delivered new types of value during difficult circumstances.

GDPR: What You Need to Know About Codes of Conduct

18th March 2021

Frederique Jos, of law firm and Boardroom partner Kadrant, writes about GDPR and how trade associations and other representative bodies may draw up Codes of Conduct that identify and address data protection issues that are important to their members.

Leading Through Change

15th March 2021

Boardroom contributor and Boardroom MiniCourses Expert Renata Lerch makes the case for agile organizations, which can create alignment through constant communications, strategy, vision and purpose.

Languages & Stereotypes: A Challenge for Associations

18th December 2020

Franco Viviani, former President of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research, and anthropologist at the University of Padua, Italy, reflects on the concept of stereotypes, their link with spoken languages – and their implications for the lives of associations.

The Essential Role of “Social Capital”

22nd October 2020

Franco Viviani, former President of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research, and anthropologist at the University of Padua, Italy, reflects on the concept of Social Capital and its implications in our personal and professional lives.

Making Learning Intentional in The Turbulent Twenties

5th October 2020

Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, makes the case for why learning is a non-negotiable requirement in The Turbulent Twenties and how associations can make learning intentional both inside their organizations and externally through their business models.