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The agenda for board meetings sets the tone and format of your board meetings. A well-planned agenda can aid you in avoiding common pitfalls which can result in poor decision-making and reduce productivity.
The first item on a board meeting’s agenda should be “Call to Order and time”. The chairperson should call the board to bring the meeting to order and introduce new members, or make other opening remarks. This is also the moment to discuss any changes to the agenda as well as to accept the minutes of previous meetings.
Each item on the agenda of a board meeting should include an outline of the topics to be discussed during the discussion, along with an overview of any supporting materials. This information should be provided in advance to save time and ensure that all attendees are familiar with the background material. It also keeps discussions on track and productive.
It is essential to prioritize your board agenda issues based on their relevance and urgency, as well as their alignment with your strategic objectives. This will allow you to avoid the time and energy of meetings wasted on things that are not relevant or of low impact. If you have too many agenda items you need to address in one meeting, consider setting up follow-up sessions, or assigning the items to specialized committees for a more in-depth investigation.
Finally, set realistic time frames for each agenda item. This prevents discussions from running over and allows you to close the meeting according to plan. It’s important to keep in mind that these are just guidelines, and it’s perfectly acceptable to change them if necessary during the meeting. It might be beneficial to give more time to your board next time if they tend to ask lots of questions about a certain topic.
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