How do you reframe the Board discussion so it is more strategic and more productive without being longer?
With a more hands-on role expected of Boards in recent years, it can feel as though the typical Board agenda is packed to the brim.
The solution is not to add more noise. Instead, refocus the agenda so it enables strategic conversation to take place while shedding unnecessary operational detail.
So, how do you get the Board agenda working for you and not against you?
In this audio, taken from the Conscious CEO Series, Steven Bowman explores this question and offers practical advice to keep your agenda from drifting into micromanagement.
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