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Strategic Board Meeting Agenda Template

A well-structured board agenda is more than a checklist; it's a roadmap that drives strategic decisions. Prioritising key issues over routine updates ensures meetings focus on what matters most, boosting engagement and productivity.

With fewer than 12 meetings a year on average, a well-structured agenda helps maximise both the time and effort of your board members.

What's in the BoardPro Strategic Agenda Template?

The template helps you to create a strategic agenda that is tailored to your board and organisation. It guides you through detailing the crucial strategic issues and ensure that important discussions remain relevant and impactful.

With the template, items for noting, discussion or decisions are listed with key information, in order of importance, with the ability to move items around within the template to suit your meeting flow.

The Strategic Agenda Template and accompanying guide include:

  • Sections for your vision statement, strategic matters, board operations, professional board development, changes to strategic environment, items for board noting, and meeting review
  • Details on how to structure your agenda for the optimal meeting flow
  • Advice on which agenda items and paper are for decision, for discussion, or for noting
  • Which papers to include for dynamic board discussions

Get organised and download BoardPro's Strategic Agenda Template here

 

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What is a strategic agenda?

A strategic board agenda structures the board meeting to prioritise discussions that advance the organisation's goals. With traditional agendas, miscellaneous updates are often placed at the top, whereas a strategic agenda places critical topics first. This ensures the board's time is spent on the most important issues, enhancing engagement and boosting productivity.

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Why use a strategic agenda template?

Using a strategic board agenda template ensures board meetings focus on high-impact discussions rather than routine updates. It helps to:

  • Save time with a structured, easy-to-follow layout
  • Prioritise critical topics so decisions align with organisational goals
  • Maximise board members’ time and effort
  • Promote participation and ensure productivity
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Strategic Agenda Template FAQs

What is a strategic agenda template?

A framework tool for boards to help plan and conduct meetings to focus on long-term goals and strategic goals, rather than routine updates. A strategic agenda provides an outline to ensure the prioritisation of critical topics, making the most of meeting time. 

How do I use the template?

Complete the form, and you will receive the template and associated resources by email. Then, download the files and enter your details and data.

Can I customise the template?

Yes, the template is fully editable to suit your needs.

What format is it in?

The template is provided in Microsoft format for easy editing.

Why should I use this BoardPro template?

It saves time, ensures professionalism, and aligns with best practices for creating annual work plans. 

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