The Board Meeting Process
| September 27, 2023A board meeting is a crucial occasion for a business. It should be efficient and effective. A clear agenda and discussion that is relevant will increase the value from each minute spent in the board meeting. Focusing the discussion can keep away distractions such as rambling or ineffective side conversations.
The first step in a typical board meeting is to ensure that a quorum of board members attend the meeting. The the presiding officer or a designated board member monitors attendance and reviews the attendance list. This allows for any adjustments to the quorum and provides an accurate record of who was present at the meeting.
The board is then presented with a range of reports. These include reports from committees executive reports, financial updates. During this phase the board examines and discusses these reports to make informed decisions about what direction the company should take forward. These reports are usually reviewed and approved via email or telephone by the directors before the meeting. This can help to speed up the meeting by making sure that everyone is aware of the contents.
After reviewing all reports, it’s time to talk about strategies that can help the company grow and achieve its organizational goals. These strategies should be accompanied by key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess their effectiveness. These KPIs should be measurable, aligned to the goals of the organization, and are applicable and realistically achievable.