Getting the details right when planning the agenda for a board session is crucial to ensure a successful session. Meetings for boards typically have specific deliverables to be accomplished, such as report-writing, decision-making and strategic discussion. Here are some important points to keep in mind when planning your next meeting.

The day before your board meeting, confirm all the attendees and their attendance plans. Plan how you will provide the equipment or links to remote directors that may be required to attend the meeting via video conference. Verify that the room is available, and make sure you have the necessary equipment or catering.

Create a rough agenda based on the information from the board’s package as well as any requests or concerns from the chair of the board, CEO and executive directors. You can avoid last minute scrambles by having a www.boardroomproperties.net/5-qualities-of-an-effective-board-of-directors draft agenda ready prior to the meeting.

The first thing to do is an evaluation of the company’s performance since the last board meeting. This includes a look back on the most significant milestones, achievements and areas that the organization may need to pay more attention to. Examine ways that the company can proceed with new growth strategies. This could include discussing new markets, customer service policies and investor relations or hiring new employees.