An AGM can be routine. It can also be the meeting that creates six months of governance headaches. Most disputes we see around annual general meetings are not caused by major misconduct. They come from avoidable mistakes: incorrect notice periods, unclear voting procedures, poorly managed proxies, disputed elections, quorum issues, or technology that leaves members […]

Annual General Meetings rarely fail because of one major issue. More often, problems come from small oversights that build up over time — an incorrect notice period, unclear proxy instructions, confusion about voting rights, poor chairing, technical failures, or simply assuming members understand the process. The frustrating part is that most AGM problems are preventable. […]

For many organisations, AGM voting no longer happens with a raised hand and a count from the front of the room. Members are increasingly attending meetings online, participating from different locations, or submitting votes before the meeting begins. Boards and governance teams are also under pressure to make meetings more accessible, more accurate, and easier […]