Unicorn Wisdom for Better Boards
Governance tips, cheeky insights, and a little magic.
Season one: Focusing on the basics
Ep 8: Use Technology like a Pro (Even if You’re Not One)
Because “I don’t do tech” isn’t a good enough reason to struggle.
Greetings, digital dreamers and hesitant clickers!
Today’s tip is for every director who’s ever said:
“I’m not good with technology.”
“I still prefer paper.”
Ep. 7: Late Minutes = Late Magic
Because decisions delayed are decisions denied (and nobody wants to forget who volunteered for what).
Today’s topic? One of the most quietly powerful elements of a board meeting: The Minutes.
Ep. 6 Be Kind – Unicorns Have Feelings Too
Respect isn’t optional.
It’s the glue that holds your board together.
Hi again, board champions. It’s your Canadian unicorn, BoardSpace Bill, with another tip that might just be the most important one yet.
Ep. 5 One Meeting, One Magic Wand – Stay on Track
Hey boardroom champions!
It’s your friendly neighbourhood unicorn, BoardSpace Bill, here with another magical tip to help you get stuff done—without trying to do all the stuff at once.
Ep. 4: Action Items Aren’t Just Suggestions
This isn’t a wish list. It’s a to-do list with glitter and deadlines.
Giddy up, board buddies! It’s BoardSpace Bill back with another magical tip to help your board meetings shine brighter than a unicorn in a snowstorm.
Ep. 3: Always Know Who’s Herding the Goats (a.k.a. Chairing the Meeting)
If your board meetings feel disorganized, off-track, or dominated by a few voices, the role of the Chair may need some extra attention.
It’s me, BoardSpace Bill, your meeting-loving, drone-flying, Canadian unicorn.
Today I’m talking about something essential—leadership at the table.
Because let’s face it: a board meeting without a clear chair is like a herd of goats on a trampoline.
Ep. 2: Minutes Are Not a Novel Either – Keep It Short & Magical
Leave the epic sagas to Tolkien.
Hey hey, sparkle squad! It’s me again—BoardSpace Bill, unicorn, mascot, and master of the meeting-minute makeover. Let me tell you something: I’ve read my fair share of meeting minutes. And some of them… well, let’s just say I’ve seen shorter fantasy trilogies.
Here’s the truth: Minutes are for memory, not for melodrama. If it doesn’t help someone remember what happened and what they need to do, it doesn’t belong. So let’s saddle up and get those minutes into magical shape.
Ep. 1: Don’t Let the Agenda Be a Mystery Novel
Spoiler alert: no one likes surprise plot twists in a board meeting.
Greetings, directors and fellow sparkle-bringers!
It’s me, BoardSpace Bill—your favourite unicorn and official BoardSpace mascot. I’ve sat through a lot of board meetings (usually perched next to @bossPat), and I’ve seen some agendas that felt more like puzzles than planning tools.