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Board meetings are where the board members discuss strategies to assist their organization in growing. It is vital that every board member feels respected for their time and experience, and that the discussion remains focused on issues that are most relevant to their involvement. It is important to keep the conversation on track by following a few basic rules which will allow the meeting to run smoothly.

Send the agenda to all participants prior to the meeting. The agenda being distributed to everyone who attends the board meeting gives them the chance to familiarize themselves and prepare for the discussion. This also allows them to communicate their thoughts about the documents prior to the meeting and ensures that the pertinent information is covered at the meeting.

It is important to set clear goals for each discussion and be specific about what you want to achieve of each discussion. This will prevent the board from wasting time. The board may be aiming to discuss future strategies in a meeting. But if the purpose is unclear, the board could continue to discuss the past and current strategies, and in the process prolong the process of making decisions.

When discussing strategies, it is important to establish KPIs (key performance indicators) that will indicate whether your strategies are working. KPIs vary, but common examples include client or donor retention rates as well as staff turnover rates and the amount of revenue you have earned. These metrics can assist the board in making quick and effective decisions during meetings.

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