Board Meeting Tips — How to Make Your Meetings More Productive
Have you ever felt that your board meetings dragged on and on and you were exhausted and not productive? It’s time to say goodbye to grumpy meetings and welcome to more energetic productive collaboration.
Begin with a grand-picture overview
Most often, board members need resource to be educated about new products or initiatives. It is essential to provide the board members this information however, not at the expense of the other members of the meeting. Instead, board meeting tips should focus on facilitating discussions that result in constructive decision-making.
Ensure everyone feels heard
One of the most common reasons for board meetings to cause a yawning reaction is when members feel they aren’t heard. This may be because they’re not speaking as often as others or their opinions and ideas don’t seem to fit in with the discussion. If you’re concerned about absence of participation at your board meeting, you can try adding more interactive elements to your meetings or asking more questions that encourage discussion.
Set clear objectives for each board meeting
Ensure that each member of the board understands the purpose of the meeting that is taking place and what they will be able to benefit from it. Set clear, measurable goals for each meeting. Then, they should be communicated to the board prior to the meeting. The board should also agree on the template for the agenda, and distribute it to attendees prior to the meeting so they can prepare questions.
