A great board meeting is a crucial part of the puzzle that determines your company’s success. Many companies fall into the trap of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” thinking when it comes to their board meetings. This can lead to dull and ineffective meetings that fail to deliver results for the organization. This article will provide strategies to ensure a successful engaging, enjoyable, and effective board meeting that can assist your company to thrive.
Set the tone at the start and end of your board meeting. A solid opening and a powerful closing can set the tone of your meeting, creating unity among the board members. In addition having the board meet at a different location (a venue for meetings or a restaurant, for instance) can effortlessly energize conversations.
Limit the number key topics that can be discussed at a time. This keeps the meeting focused on what is most important to the company.
Use a polling application or survey to gauge the productivity of a meeting. You’ll be able to discern who is spending too long and who is not speaking enough. Knowing who’s speaking too much enables you to effectively redirect the conversation at the proper moment.
Allow discussion of items that aren’t scheduled for discussion, but ensure that you follow-up. This will allow your board members to participate and ensure that the main points are not diluted by unnecessary diverging topics.
