Have you ever been frustrated because your board meetings dragged through the night leaving you exhausted and unproductive? Say goodbye to boring meetings and welcome to energized collaboration.
Start with a big-picture overview
Often, it is necessary to educate board members about new products or projects. It is essential to give them this information, but not at the cost of the rest the meeting. Instead, tips for board meetings should focus on encouraging discussions which lead to constructive decision-making.
Ensure everyone feels heard
One of the main reasons that board meetings cause a yawning reaction is when the board member feels that they are not being heard. This could be due to the fact that they are not speaking as often as other members or their opinions and ideas aren’t fitting into the conversation. If you are worried about the lack of participation at your board meetings, you can consider adding more interactive elements to your meetings or ask questions that will encourage discussion.
Each board meeting should have clear goals.
Make sure that every board member is aware of why this meeting is being held and what they are likely to benefit from it. Set specific, measurable goals for every meeting. Then, you must communicate them to the board in advance. The board should also agree upon a template for the agenda, and distribute it to attendees in advance, so that they can prepare questions.
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