Top Five Essentials for Effective Board Meetings

Top Five Essentials for Effective Board Meetings

Feb 25, 2024 | Blog, Board of Directors, Joakim

With 15 years of experience and certification in board management, serving as a board member in publicly traded companies, growth businesses, and municipal committees, as well as an adjunct organizer and producer of board meetings, I have built extensive experience and knowledge. In this blog post, I present one of my top five lists to optimize board meetings and contribute as an active, engaged, and professional board member:

A. Preparation: Ensure that meeting calls are sent out well in advance, with start and end times, and classify each agenda item as informational or decision-making. Ensure that all board members have access to meeting materials and attachments at least 5 days before the meeting.

B. Agenda with Clear Structure: Create a detailed agenda with specified time frames for each item. This helps keep the meeting focused and efficient.

C. Active Participation: Invite members to prepare to contribute actively. Send out specific questions or topics for discussion in advance, so that members can prepare to provide insightful contributions.

D. Financial Overview: Always include a current liquidity forecast and relevant financial reports as part of the preparations. This ensures that all members have a clear view of the company’s financial position and that taxes are paid.

E. Follow-up: Ensure that a signed protocol from each meeting is reviewed and approved. This ensures that all decisions and actions are documented and traceable, facilitating follow-up.

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Experienced Professional in Management Consulting, Board Membership, and Corporate Communications: A versatile expert in Business Management and Investor Relations

Experienced Professional in Management Consulting, Board Membership, and Corporate Communications: A versatile expert in Business Management and Investor Relations

May 4, 2023 | Joakim, Joakim & Dahl AB

Are you a management consultant?

While I don’t function as a traditional management consultant, I often join management teams for short-term or long-term tasks, assisting organisations from a business management standpoint, either in a specific role or for various business development initiatives.

Do you serve as a board member?

I have held and currently hold board positions for publicly traded companies across all three significant marketplaces in Sweden, and for unlisted companies, either as a representative for a significant shareholder or as an independent board member.

Do you engage in corporate communications?

I am involved in corporate communications, working either on projects to create regulatory or value-enhancing communications, or assuming an overarching responsibility to manage investor relations.

Are you an investor?

I no longer function as an investor. In the past, I worked for several renowned Swedish investors. Nowadays, I focus on consulting tasks in management and communication and accept board positions.

Do you work in international relations?

Although I don’t hold a professional role in international relations, I undertake assignments that aim to foster trade between countries, for example.