Board And Administrator's Guide To Better Board Meetings
44 pages; US$ 32; Published by Aspen Publishers Inc., P.O. Box 911, Frederick, MD 21705-0911 USA; Phone: 1-800-234-1660
Stifled by board meetings that go on forever, or board members that fail to recognize the importance of their job? The Board and Administrator's Guide to Better Board Meetings is a compact and helpful series of essentials for conducting better meetings in your organization.
Broken down into six sections, the reference book outlines the roles of board members and administrators as they relate to the conduct of board meetings. It also provides helpful hints for increasing board involvement and attendance, streamlining the meeting process, and generating camaraderie around the table. There are also sections on troubleshooting that cover conflicts of interest and reaching consensus, as well as tips for proper voting procedure and committee reports.
Along with the practical tips for maximizing board participation, the guide includes a handy series of sample reports and forms that are suitable for use in most organizations. It includes a quick reference sheet of parliamentary procedure, board member data sheets, attendance record forms, and committee report templates.
Undoubtedly, most organizations can claim a need for more effective and more efficient board procedures. This small reference work covers the basics solidly.
