Directors want more strategic emphasis and less operational detail in boardroom prep materials and discussions. Yet, we continue to hear board members express the view that materials they receive for, and in, scheduled meetings are voluminous to the point of obfuscating what’s really important. Various studies make it clear that directors want to read concise, compelling materials, listen to crisp presentations and engage in strategic conversations with management on the topics that matter.

In this issue of Board Perspectives, we provide six steps that can help board leadership and the CEO keep board meeting agendas and supporting materials fresh and relevant.