
24/7 governance resources for your board
Governance Library
What if you had every resource you ever needed as a board member, readily available?
Imagine you could ...

Act with confidence as you follow proven best practices.

Have productive board meetings that lead to actionable decisions.

Build your governance and leadership skills.

Take on special roles such as treasurer or minute-taker.

Gain the trust and respect of your peers and wider team.
With our Governance Library...
You can harness the ability to handle
any board situation

Available online at any time on any device
Only the most important, practical information

Quick and easy to consume and implement
If the answer isn't in the library yet, ask us to create one and most can be done within seven days
The right resource for every occasion

Short videos

Step-by-step guides

Fact sheets

Tools

Fact-check quizzes

Case studies

Templates

Tips
Are you a new board member, or need to brush up on your skills?
Get up to speed with our Board member
essentials resource
This course is designed to give you the need-to-know information in the shortest amount of time possible.
Watch 9 short video lessons (each under 6 min).
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Use our templates, checklists, examples, and summaries.
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Test your knowledge with short quizzes.
Yes! It's included in the governance library.

You’ll learn …

Why the board exists and what it does

What governance is and why it’s so important

The difference between the board and management

Your responsibilities as a board member

How to prepare for a meeting so you can add value

What conflicts of interest are and how you can manage them
Curious to find out what our resources are like?
Watch a video from
our library
In less than 4 minutes, you’ll learn how to take minutes of your board meetings the right way.
Discover ...
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How to prepare for effective minute taking
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What the minutes should include
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If you should you record names with comments
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When you should distribute the minutes to the board

Taking Exceptional Minutes
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Five focus Areas of Governance
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The board's framework for the organisation
Benefit from 20+ years of governance experience
I’m Carol Scholes, founder of Overview Effect.
After working with hundreds of organisations, I realised how difficult it can be for board members to get educated about governance.
Most resources weren’t easily accessible, were out of date, or not available at all.
That’s why I’ve distilled the best practices that every board should follow.
Now, you can access the crucial knowledge and tools at your own convenience.

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Ideal for new or aspiring board members. Or someone who has taken on a new role such as chair or treasurer. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to become an effective board member.
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You might want to have a try before signing your board up. Or you’re just getting started on your journey to becoming an effective board member. Choose the monthly subscription for more flexibility.
The subscription for the whole board
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Unlimited email access to our consultants
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Access to our Governance Library
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Board member essentials bundle
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Individual login for each board member and your CEO or manager.
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Add or change board members at any time during your subscription at no extra cost.