What are the right ingredients for a board meeting that results in progress at the company and leaves all participants feeling satisfied? What’s the secret sauce? What materials should be sent in advance — and how far in advance should they be sent? What’s the right order for the agenda items? What must occur at every meeting? How many breaks should be included? What should occur during committee reports and in the executive session?

Takeaways:

• Best practices for developing a board binder

• Most important items at the top of the board agenda

• Best practices for committee reports and exec session

• Tips on number of breaks, dinner the night before, opening the meeting to family observers