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Maximilien is a content creator at Board Intelligence. After starting his career with a global IT and telecommunication group in the USA, he joined Board Intelligence in 2017 — where he’s been writing about governance, technology, and the intersection of the two, for over half a decade.

Maximilien holds a Master’s degree in marketing, believes all motorcycles should be red, knows too much about trackballs, and is a rover scout.

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The average board meeting’s minutes take 10 hours to write. Can AI help?

The “best practice” way to produce meeting minutes isn’t sustainable. But ...

How to write an executive summary that gets your reader on your side

The best executive summaries go beyond setting the scene. Here’s the template ...

The definitive guide to AI for the board pack

AI can bring tangible benefits to board reporting — but it’s not without risks. ...

How board portals keep your information secure from cyberthreats

Most boards of directors lack the tools to secure their own data. Here’s how ...

How JTC achieved 25% time-saving with the Board Intelligence portal

Putting together 100 board packs a month requires the right tool for the job. ...

William Harris: “Leaders who manage with compassion get better results, it’s scientifically documented.”

William is president and CEO of Space Center Houston, a non-profit foundation ...

Wrapping up 2020

Inspiring insight from leaders in a strange year.

How to embed stakeholders into your board’s decision-making

There are four questions your board should ask.

Stakeholder reporting — how to identify & present the metrics that matter

Reporting starts with finding the right metrics.

Getting stakeholders in the board agenda — and keeping them there

Put stakeholders in the agenda, not on it.

Mill Hill School: Enabling effective decision-making in challenging times

Find out how Board Intelligence supported Mill Hill School’s governors in ...

A board director’s guide to remote meetings

Make remote meetings work for you and your board, from discharging your duties ...
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