Have you ever felt that your board meetings went on for hours and left you feeling exhausted and not productive? It’s time to say goodbye to grumpy meetings and welcome to energized productive collaboration.
Start with an overview
It is often necessary to educate board members on new projects or products. It is essential to provide them with this information but not at the cost of the other members in the meeting. Instead, board meeting tips should focus on facilitating discussions that lead to constructive decision-making.
Ensure everyone feels heard
A common reason for yawn-inducing board meetings is because one member of the group is feeling like they aren’t being heard. This could be because they’re not speaking as often as others or their ideas and opinions do not seem to fit in with the discussions. If you’re worried about the lack of participation in your board meetings, try using more interactive elements in your meetings or ask questions that encourage discussion.
Set clear goals for each board meeting
Be sure that every board member is aware of the purpose of the meeting that is taking place and what they are likely to benefit from the meeting. Set clear, measurable goals for each meeting. Then, you must communicate them to the board prior to the meeting. The board should also adopt a template for the agenda and distribute it in advance of the meeting, so that the attendees are able to come prepared with questions.