Having a pre-board meeting for directors to clarify questions can save time in the actual board meeting and improve efficiency.

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The Consent Agenda is a technique that separates papers for decision making, discussion, and information only.

Items worthy of discussion should be pulled out and discussed separately. The rest can be grouped in a block and approved at the start of the meeting to save time.

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Rabbit holes and murky conversations: Using your Vision to guide behavior.

Having a clear Vision Statement and a mission moment at the top of the agenda helps guide board meetings towards meeting the organization's goals and reminding directors of the purpose of their work.

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Translating ratios into actionable insights for directors ratios can be useful for understanding financial performance, but it's important to know the acceptable range for each ratio and to regularly check that the company is within that range.

Dashboard reports should answer the "so what" question and provide implications and questions for directors to consider.

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A board work plan helps directors and senior executives plan strategic conversations, allowing them to consider the future of the industry and the insights and perspectives of both the board and staff.

This helps to ensure that important topics are discussed and that staff are prepared for meetings.

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A Smart Strategy for Directors.

Petitioning the Chair: A Way for Directors to Influence the Agenda

The Chair and CEO can hold pre-board meetings with directors to clarify agenda items or add new items, encouraging active engagement and strategic importance.

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The purpose of a board agenda is to keep directors focused on making important decisions that will shape the future for the communities they serve.

It helps to ensure that important issues are at the forefront of discussions and helps the board to stay organized and focused on their goals.

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The chair of the board owns the agenda and controls the conversation at meetings, but should involve directors in determining what should be discussed.

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Transparency is Key: Let directors know what's expected of them.

Provide a table outlining expected commitments for new directors as part of their induction program, including subcommittees, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

It is important for organisations to be transparent about the commitment required for board membership to ensure that only those willing to fully engage are selected.

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A planning day or review of a strategic plan can be helpful for a board to have a more strategic board meeting.

It can also be a good opportunity to have conversations with stakeholders about big issues for the future.

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