Preparing For Your Board Meeting
Preparing your board meeting takes time. The most effective boards are serious about their board meetings and make sure that they run smoothly. They plan their meetings ahead of time so that board members have time to accept (and sometimes negotiate) their agendas. Board members are often very busy and serve on many teams and boards. It is important to coordinate with individuals and their assistants so that they are able to attend board meetings.
Another important part of preparing for your board meeting is to make sure that you have all the materials ready for the board meeting. The finalized agenda and board packet should be distributed about a week in advance of the meeting. This will allow the Board Members to read and absorb all of the documents prior to attending the board meeting.
Lastly, the day before your board meeting, it’s recommended to schedule brief calls with your https://boardmeetingsonline.blog Board Members or their assistants in order to make sure they are prepared for the meeting. This will allow you to quickly deal with any issues that might arise, for instance, whether there are new slides that need to be distributed prior to the meeting.
A few minutes of reflection on the reasons you serve on the board is a great idea. This will help keep you focused during the board meeting, and ensure that you cover all the relevant topics.
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