If a board is to fulfill its role of evaluating company performance, advising the CEO and connecting the company with the larger community, it must be an effective team. It is essential to keep meetings productive and focused. Having fun can help to build stronger bonds, but it is equally important to enjoy your board. In this article, we’ll go over the most effective ways to conduct an efficient and efficient board meeting that will ensure that your board is making the most of its time and resources.

Reduce the number of discussions and reports

Long reports can slow a board meeting down and distract from more strategic discussions. Encourage officers and chairpersons to limit their reports to 25 percent of the time spent in the meeting. This will allow for the majority of the meeting to be used for key decisions and strategic planning.

Clearly Communicate How Decisions Will Be Made

Clearly communicating your decision-making process during board meetings is an excellent way to ensure everyone is aware of how they can contribute. If you decide to take decisions through consensus, vote or some other method, be sure to inform your board members prior to every meeting to let them know how to take part.

At Least Once A Year, Evaluate Your Meetings

At the end of each meeting, ask your board members to write an “+” and the word “-” on an adhesive note and leave them by the door, so that you can review their comments after the meeting. This will help you decide what is working well and where improvements could be made to your board meetings.

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