Have you ever felt that your board meetings drag on for hours, leaving you exhausted and ineffective. It's time to say goodbye to those snoring meetings and hello to energized, productive collaboration.
Start with a large-scale overview
A lot of times, board members have to be educated on new initiatives or products. It is essential that you give them this information but not at the expense of the other meetings. Instead, the advice given to board meetings should be focused on facilitating discussions that lead to constructive decision making.
Ensure everyone feels heard
A common reason for yawn-inducing board meetings is that a member of the group feels that they aren't being heard. This could be due to the fact that they aren't speaking as often as their peers or because their opinions and ideas do not seem to fit in with the discussion. If you're concerned about the lack participation in your board meeting, try adding more interactive elements to your meetings, or ask more questions that stimulate discussion.
Each board meeting should be able to define its purpose.
Ensure that each board member is aware of why the meeting is being held and what they can expect to benefit from it. You can accomplish this by setting clear, measurable objectives for each meeting and distributing them to the board well prior to the meeting. The board should also agree on the template for the agenda and distribute it to attendees in advance so they can prepare questions.
