In order for a board to accomplish its role of evaluating company performance, providing advice to the CEO and connecting the company to the wider community, it must function as an effective team. Having fun with your board can help foster this teamwork and create an even stronger bond, however it is essential to keep these meetings on track and productive. In this article we’ll discuss some of the best ways to run an efficient and efficient board meeting that will ensure that your board is my site making the most of its time and resources.
Reduce the number of discussions and reports
Longer reports can impede meetings on the board and divert attention from more strategic discussions. Encourage committee chairs and officers to only share the most important information and restrict their reports to 25 percent of the meeting. This will allow the majority of the meeting to be devoted to key decisions and strategic planning.
Communication of Decisions
It is important to explain your decision-making processes clearly during board meetings to ensure that everyone is aware of what they can do. If you decide to take decisions through consensus, vote or another method, make sure to inform your board prior to every meeting to let them are aware of the ways to take part.
Examine Your Meetings at a Minimum every year
Request that your board members leave a “+” or a “-“, on a sticky-note, next to the meeting door. This will allow you to see their feedback after the meeting. This will help you identify what is working well and where improvements could be made to your board meetings.