Preparing For Your Board Meeting

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Preparing for your board’s meeting can be a daunting job, especially if it is the first time you’ve attended a board meeting or if you’re new to the board. But being prepared for your meeting helps ensure a productive session with valuable insights and guidance from experienced leaders and strategic counsel. The first step is to ensure the board members have read and understood the relevant materials and are clear on the agenda items.

The next step is identifying the meeting’s goals which will aid in shaping the board’s discussions and decision-making. Reviewing the minutes from your last meeting will allow you understand what the progress was made and what needs to be discussed.

Last but not least, make sure you select your agenda items with care. Your board will be able to conduct the meeting more efficiently if they prioritize the most important issues first. This will help to avoid the meeting getting stuck with the less important items. Also, each item on the agenda must be clearly stated to allow for information or find information rather than just making a final decision.

It is important to send the agenda of your board well in advance so that everyone has ample time to read it and then review it. This is especially important for virtual or in-person meetings that require quorum attendance. Additionally, be sure to check in with the executive team members who are accountable for submitting reports and ensuring they have the required documents.