Dread having those annual board meetings? Never seem to get results during business or committee meetings? People will always bring differing points of view, but here's a couple of ideas to keep things on course for success.
1. Have a plan. Establish the order of business as soon as possible...maybe even ahead of the meeting. Without goals or direction too much time can be wasted wandering. Focus increases the chance for productive results.
2. Spill the beans. Create an atmosphere where hearts and minds can be shared honestly and openly. It may at first, be uncomfortable but such an enviroment can bring out some of your best ideas.
3. Avoid rabbit trails. Since business meetings can tend to be infrequent and lengthy, make the most of your time by minimizing peripheral discussions.
4. Delegate. No organizations' success is the result of any one person. However, too often good suggestions/ intentions fail simply for want of empowerment- no one was delegated the responsibility of seeing an idea through.
Meetings are a necessary part of any organizations growth and success, and everyone in the room should play a part in bringing about that success. Are you planning a successful Board Meeting?
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