01/18/2022

What It Takes to Run a Great Hybrid Board Meeting

If done well, it provides an inclusive experience for all participants

Just as associations mastered how to run virtual board meetings, they need a high level of expertise for hosting effective hybrid ones. The hybrid format often brings more challenges than meeting in person or virtually. Here’s some advice for hosting inclusive and effective hybrid board meetings from two associations that were successful.

Prioritize Culture and Purpose

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) CEO Mary Post, CAE, who helped plan a hybrid board retreat last spring, said it’s important to focus on board culture and the meeting’s purpose.

“Some key things they need to think about when they come together: 'What is the culture? What are the governing norms'?” Post said. “How do they ensure, in this hybrid environment, that the setup is good to provide the right outcome for the purpose of that meeting? It all has to come into consideration in terms of how you intentionally engage those who are virtual [participants] meaningfully in the same way that you are engaging those that are there in person.”

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