Home Resource Library Meetings & Decision-Making
Resource Library topic
Meetings & Decision-Making
Running board and annual meetings, agendas, minutes, elections and parliamentary procedure.
Categories in this topic
Choose a category to see only its resources in the Resource Library.
All resources in this topic
The search below looks within this topic only. To search all 1,388 resources, use the full Resource Library. Books and journals are listed separately under Books and Journals.
Preparing for More Effective, Focused and Strategic Board Meetings
A commitment to strategic meetings means focusing on providing your board members with opportunities to connect with the organization's work and engage in strategic, generative, action-oriented, and results-driven activities. It...
Proxy Guide
Conducting an annual meeting is much more than a requirement to meet complex regulatory obligations. It is an opportunity to effectively communicate with and engage your shareholders, encouraging them to...
Questions to Ask at Board Meeting
The board is convened for the purpose of governance. However, meetings often deteriorate into administrative discussions and committee work.
Quick Tips for an Effective Meeting Agenda
It is no secret that some board meetings can run longer than they need to.
Robert’s rule of order Podium Cheat Sheet 
Robert’s Rules Cheat Sheet 
Roberts Rules Of Order 
Roberts Rules of Order Cheat Sheet 
Roberts Rules of Order Cheat Sheet 2 
Running Good Board Meetings
What follows is a general overview of the responsibilities of your board of directors, with special emphasis placed on improving your regular board meetings.
Sabotaging the Consent Agenda
The board chair said, “To save time, we will use a consent agenda. We will be distributing routine reports in advance. I’m asking you to prepare for meetings by doing...
Sample Board Meeting Agenda 
Sample Street Housing Development Fund Corporation.
Sample Street Housing Development Fund Corporation.
Save 200 Hours Year on Board Meetings
Are board meetings depleting association resources and staff time? The culprit may be meeting frequency.
Set an Agenda and Objectives Ahead of Time
Establishing a concise agenda and objectives before the meeting begins is crucial.
Taking Minutes to Protect Organization
The purpose of taking minutes is to protect the organization and the people who participate in the meeting.
Technology and the Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is a tool to facilitate more effective board meetings. Adding technology to the concept improves ease of use and impact.
The Best Board Meeting
The executive in charge of board development for a large national philanthropic organization with more than 100 regional boards recently asked me,
The Case Against Monthly Meetings
Association executives often ask, “How frequently should the board meet?” The best answer is, “When there is a reason to convene for the purpose of governance.”
The Top 8 Tips for Boosting Board Meeting Attendance
As any board member who’s faced with an empty meeting room knows, inspiring homeowners to get involved can be a challenge
These are the 5 people you’ll meet at the annual...
You’ve received your annual meeting notice, and you may be wondering Should I go?
Things-to-Do-at-Every-Board-Meeting
Running an effective board meeting is the cornerstone of successful organizational governance.
Tick-Tock Exploring Your Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes should be concise, objective, and accurately reflect the actions taken during a meeting.
Tool Board Meeting Minutes