Effective board meetings are essential to the success of any business regardless of whether it’s a startup or an established business. For them to be successful, they need an agenda that is well-planned as well as a clear and consistent arrangement, and a planned deliberation. These guidelines will allow board members to focus on the most critical issues and provide their insights without being distracted by other agenda items.
Focus on the key decisions that the board has to make and avoid spending too much time on updates. The best method to accomplish this is by starting with the key decision-oriented topics at the beginning of the meeting, and ensuring that these discussions consume the majority of the available time.
Encourage a respectful and collaborative discussion in which all opinions are weighed equally. This will encourage a sense trust and openness in communication and ensure that all parties are engaged in a productive discussion. Make sure that the voting process is fair and transparent and that everyone on the board have equal opportunity to participate (see below “Manage Time”).
Foster accountability for the follow-up and execution of actions, decisions, and recommendations from every board meeting. This can be achieved through regular progress reports and clear delegated the responsibilities, and systems to track outcomes.
Set aside time at the start or end of each board meeting for an executive session, which allows non-executive board members to discuss important issues with the management team members in private. This assures that the Board understands the CEO’s perspective.
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