Creating Engaging, Value-Added and Effective Board Meetings-Redefining Board Meetings: Engaging, Value-Added, and Effective

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The video is a presentation about redefining board meetings to make them more engaging, interactive, and value-added. The presenter, Angela Mills, shares her background in managing boards and the principles that apply to all types of boards. She discusses the importance of goal-setting, understanding the members at the table, and ensuring a mutually beneficial experience for both the board and the institution.<br /><br />Mills suggests incorporating different approaches into board meetings, such as syllabus design that includes pre-reads, presentations, activities, and group discussions. She emphasizes the importance of providing clear and concise communication to board members, including calendar invites and emails summarizing important details. Mills also encourages the inclusion of students in board meetings to provide a different perspective and engage board members at a personal level.<br /><br />She discusses the value of small group discussions, problem-solving activities, and a focused "big question" approach to guide board meetings. Mills suggests building in time for report-outs from small group discussions to capture insights and feedback. Additionally, she mentions the use of executive sessions, where only the board members and the main leader remain, to encourage open and honest conversation.<br /><br />Mills concludes by highlighting the impact of these approaches, including increased engagement, strategic focus, and valuable outcomes. She addresses common challenges such as board members not reading pre-meeting materials and navigating discussions that do not align with the mission. Mills suggests empowering leaders and using executive committee members to address these challenges.<br /><br />No specific credits were mentioned in the video.

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Keywords

board meetings

engagement

interactive

goal-setting

small group discussions

executive sessions

Angela Mills

strategic focus