The series will be presented by Hardy Smith. He is an accomplished speaker and author. He is a faculty member of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Institute of Organization Management and a contributing blogger for BoardSource. Currently, he is writing a book on the frustration of dealing with nonprofit boards.

January 17 -- Recognizing Why Meetings Matter

• Recognize trends influencing meetings
• Understand the impact of meetings
• Be aware of board roles and responsibilities
• Identify obstacles to meeting success
• Make meetings meaningful

February 7 -- Understanding Meeting Dynamics

• Define meeting success
• Build a platform for productive meetings
• Prioritize meeting time for maximum results
• Know your meeting participants

February 28 -- Creating Successful Meetings

• Conduct meetings that turn-on, not turn-off, participants
• Prepare leaders for facilitation success
• Use Robert's Rules for productivity, not control
• Benefit from committees and consent agendas
• Avoid meeting Mistakes

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