Each of us is involved in some way of working with a board or committee. Ministry either soars higher or screeches to a halt due to what occurs in a board meeting. Board meetings either waste your time or enhance your vision.
The worst areas to deal with in a board:
- hidden agendas
- poor planning
- aimlessness
- temper tantrums
- showcase of grace
- vision
- planning
- enthusiasm
- hope
- Inform and empower – Keep reports brief and concise. Celebrate victories and present challenges. Empower with vision, motivation, enthusiasm and hope.
- Glean Ideas – Use your time more wisely to glean thoughts and ideas. Someone always leaves a board meeting with a good idea they will not mention because there is no avenue for presentation. Every board is challenged with groupthink and decision paralysis. Make a way for brainstorming, information gathering and idea sharing.
- Action Items – Make sure you spend the proper amount of time where time is needed. Most boards will spend an hour hashing what should be a 10 minute item. Put action items on the front of the agenda and spend your energy where it matters most.
- Where are we productive in board meetings?
- Where are we unproductive?
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