A board meeting is an official gathering which brings together the leaders of an organisation to discuss governance, oversight and decision-making. The meetings are usually scheduled frequently, such as monthly or quarterly, and may also be ad hoc to discuss urgent issues.

A well-structured agenda drives the flow of a boardroom meeting making sure that all crucial issues are addressed within the time limit. It's also essential to keep the minutes of meetings concise and clear so that any board member is able to look them up later or pass on to other stakeholders.

The most productive meetings conclude with a list of follow-up tasks and actions for the board to pursue between meetings. Boardable's Minutes Maker features allow you to quickly create minutes of your board meetings and publish them for distribution, and the Task Manager lets you to assign specific tasks to the board members. Make sure that everyone is aware of their roles and responsibilities by distributing minutes on time, and in the ideal case within a week of the next meeting.

It is crucial to establish an environment of respect and collaboration. Encourage diverse viewpoints, and utilize the tools of communication on the board portal to encourage active listening and to avoid misunderstandings.

It's recommended to have informal meetings regularly outside the boardroom in order to encourage camaraderie, and to let more natural conversations to occur during formal meetings. This is especially useful in the event that your business has an international presence. you can take the board to operational locations and observe how things are going in the field. This can assist the board to become more engaged in the business and will boost the company's bottom line.