Ready to convert to e-governance

Reading the list of benefits of 'board books' - the packet of documents that make up board papers for each meeting - from board portal providers, you are in no doubt that it is the way of now and the future.

Your legal and IT professionals will sigh in relief, your board secretary and chief executive will feel more in control and less stressed, and the chief financial officer may (or may not) look forward to some change at the end of the year. Meanwhile, your directors will smile at the prospect of not having to lug around heavy folders and boxes or be responsible for leaving papers in not very secure places like the back seat of the car.

Like any change programme, there are numerous considerations for shifting away from paper-based governance. The ones most raised by directors are around security, hardware, support and readiness to convert to e-governance. So without getting too technical, here's what you need to know for starters ... READ MORE

Released by Fairfax - 3 December 2012