Gabriella Mangham


Recent posts by Gabriella Mangham

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How To Organise a Virtual AGM

By Gabriella Mangham on 13/12/21 10:00

With the tumultuous time we have had the past few years, the way we work has had to shift. The Covid-19 Pandemic is ongoing and the dramatic shift in restrictions has meant that many have decided to have their AGMs as a virtual event. We have some top tips on how this can be done and what to consider when making your decisions.

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Convene Hosts CGI's e-AGM

By Gabriella Mangham on 08/12/21 19:43

Azeus Convene is proud to have hosted the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI)’s Virtual Annual General Meeting.

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5 features to make your MS Teams meeting more effective:

By Gabriella Mangham on 30/11/21 17:50

The pandemic led many to see the benefits of remote or hybrid working, and in this new age of working most are turning to Microsoft Teams as an all-in-one solution. 

Topics: Board Portal Features Convene in Teams
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Are Hybrid Meetings Right For My Organisation?

By Gabriella Mangham on 24/11/21 09:59

The pandemic has shifted us all into new methods of working. Non-essential employees have proven to be just as if not more effective at home. However, as we move out of the “new normal” of remote working many organisations are asking how will we move forward?

Topics: Business Insights Hybrid Working
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What Is A Board Administrator?

By Gabriella Mangham on 22/11/21 10:07

A Board Administrator manages all aspects of secretarial support for the Board. They usually double as the secretary or head of administrative staff for the CEO or Chairperson of the Board. 

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What Is An ESG Score And How To Improve It

By Gabriella Mangham on 04/11/21 15:39

A company is more than just profit. You should also be looking to contribute to society, but the impact here is less quantifiable. 

Topics: ESG
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How Can You Improve Your Housing Governance Rating?

By Gabriella Mangham on 04/11/21 10:54

Good governance is the key to a successful Housing Association. This is why the Regulator of Social Housing created a grading system for Governance on a scale of 1-4, 1 being the best and 4 being the worst. 

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Top 10 Governance Trends For The Future

By Gabriella Mangham on 04/11/21 10:50

The past couple years have had a dramatic impact on the way we do business. As we look to the future, our priorities have shifted and our perspective has changed. From the global Covid-19 pandemic to smaller incidents such as the Suez Canal blockage, we now know how important a local supply chain and risk management are to business. 

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Challenges Facing the Private Sector

By Gabriella Mangham on 04/11/21 10:46

Business has been tough throughout the past few years. There are major concerns that can consume concern on a daily basis, but it is important not to forget the longer-term issues. These are the three biggest long-term challenges facing the private sector right now.  

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What Is A Code Of Governance?

By Gabriella Mangham on 04/11/21 10:42

What is a Code of Governance in the UK?

A Code of Governance is a set of rules decided by an organisation that outlines their:

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How To Make Your Organisation Greener

By Gabriella Mangham on 03/11/21 17:08

There is always room for improvement. No matter how eco-friendly your organisation is, it could always be more sustainable. Technology is the gateway to any and all developments in this field. 

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Enron Scandal: 20 Years On What Have We Learned?

By Gabriella Mangham on 15/10/21 16:34

20 years have passed since the scandal that rocked the business world, changing the landscape of internal processes forever and catalysing the invention of the board portal as we know it today. 

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How Collaborative Tools Can Work Alongside A Board Portal

By Gabriella Mangham on 13/09/21 15:31

It used to be that collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams had to be used separately from a Board Portal, but that’s no longer the case! With Convene in Teams, you can seamlessly switch between the safety of a Board Management Software and the flexibility of online collaborative tools.

Topics: Convene in Teams
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What is Project Governance

By Gabriella Mangham on 23/08/21 17:15

Project governance is regularly confused with the term project management but they are in fact two separate concepts. Project governance centres around the strategic decisions that allow for a successful project whereas project management deals with the day-to-day decision making.

Topics: Governance
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Making Use of Flexible Login and Flexible Platforms

By Gabriella Mangham on 23/08/21 16:25

What are flexible logins and flexible platforms?

Topics: Security Board Portal Features Convene in Teams

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