How to Run Efficient and Effective Board Meetings

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A board must function as a group to accomplish its goal, which is to monitor company performance and advise the CEO as well as connect the company to the wider community. It is important to keep meetings productive and focused. Having fun can help foster teamwork and create stronger bonds, but it is essential to enjoy your board. This article will discuss simple ways to run an efficient and effective board meeting. This will ensure that your board gets the most of their time and money.

Reduce the number of discussions and reports

Long reports can slow the board meeting and detract from more strategic discussions. Encourage committee chairs and officers to only present the most crucial information and restrict their reports to 25% of the meeting. This will allow the majority of the time to be spent on strategic planning as well as key decisions.

Communication of Decisions

It is important to communicate your decision-making processes clearly during board meetings to ensure everyone is aware of what they have to do. If you decide to take decisions through consensus, voting or some other method, be sure to communicate this to your board in advance of each meeting so they are aware of how they can take part.

At Least Once A Year, Evaluate Your Meetings

The board members should leave the word „+” or a „-„, on a sticky-note on the table next to the meeting door. This allows you to read their feedback after the meeting. This will provide you with an idea of what works during your board meetings and where there’s room for improvement.