A Few Guidelines for Board Meetings

Plan the board meeting at least a week ahead. Email the agenda no less than five days ahead. Solicit board members for items they wish to see on the agenda. Begin with the end in mind. What do you want to accomplish at the board meeting, Present everyone with a list of 'Meeting Manners'. They are: listen no 'yes, buts' focus on 'yes, and' don't wonder to a topic that's not being discussed; stay focused with the agenda what's said here, stays here...other than the meeting notes and minutes, which are open to public scrutiny, do not share what went on at the meet with anyone else other than current board members. Finally, for background information on governance, read Cardinal Principles of Governance: Strengthening The Governance of Nonprofit Organizations in America's Communities. Have any questions, email them to aclickstein@strategicwise.com.