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Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting

Leveraging the Collective Experience of Members of the Board

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
08 - 12 Jun 2026 London $ 5,950
21 - 25 Sep 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
21 - 25 Sep 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Board meetings are pivotal to organisational governance, decision-making, and strategic leadership, yet many fail to deliver quality outcomes due to ineffective processes or unclear engagement. This course equips participants with the skills to maximise the contribution of each board meeting by leveraging the collective experience of board members, facilitating high-quality debate, and applying problem solving and analytical skills. The Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting training course explores how to generate creative solutions, set effective rules of engagement, and manage psychological dynamics that influence the quality of discussions and decisions.

Participants will learn how to reach complex decisions as a group, influence key stakeholders constructively, and handle conflicts or differing opinions that could derail outcomes. Emphasis is placed on understanding what sets effective board meetings apart from ineffective ones, and on practical techniques that enhance engagement, contribution, and strategic focus. The Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting training course prepares professionals to lead and contribute to governance forums that deliver higher-quality decisions and organisational impact.

Skills & Competencies

From this Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Board meeting facilitation and leadership
  • Strategic problem-solving capability
  • High-quality decision-making proficiency
  • Influencing and persuasion skills
  • Psychological insight in group dynamics
  • Rules-of-engagement planning expertise

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand what sets effective board meetings apart from ineffective ones.
  • Reach high-stakes decisions as a group while avoiding common biases.
  • Solve complex problems with clarity and analytical rigour.
  • Influence and persuade meeting participants constructively.
  • Read and manage the psychological forces shaping meeting outcomes.

How You Will Learn

This training course combines interactive learning techniques designed to deepen understanding of effective board governance mechanisms. Participants will engage in facilitated discussions, practical scenarios, reflective exercises, and strategic analysis to strengthen their facilitation, decision-making, and group dynamics skills. Emphasis is placed on practical application of concepts to real-world board situations.

 

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in board governance, leadership, and high-level decision-making forums.

This Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Board-level directors
  • Executive and non-executive directors
  • Senior managers and executives attending board meetings
  • C-Suite leaders including CEOs
  • Chairpersons and meeting facilitators
Course Outline
Day 1

Running Effective Board Meetings – the Fundamentals

This day introduces the core elements that distinguish high-performing board meetings from ineffective ones. Participants explore key purposes, roles and responsibilities, common derailers, and the creation of effective rules of engagement. The topics covered will include:

  • What constitutes an effective board meeting?
  • The 10 key purposes of board meetings
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Avoiding common ‘meeting derailers’
  • Generating effective Rules of Engagement (ROEs)
Day 2

Understanding the Psychology of Effective Meetings

This day examines how personality dynamics, communication styles, and psychological influences shape the outcome of board discussions. Participants explore persuasion, conflict handling, and influence strategies relevant to board settings. The topics covered will include:  

  • Understanding the four fundamental personality styles
  • Communication skills in meetings
  • Influencing and persuading other participants
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Dealing with conflicts in meetings
Day 3

Getting to Results: Solving Tough Problems

This day focuses on problem-solving frameworks, critical thinking, and creative idea generation methods that support high-quality debate and decision clarity. The topics covered will include:  

  • Generating clarity while avoiding ‘Analysis Paralysis’
  • Overcoming Cognitive Biases
  • Applying ‘Critical Thinking and Analysis’ methods
  • Applying ‘Creative Thinking and Idea Generating’ methods
  • The DMAIC Problem Solving approach used in Six Sigma
Day 4

Getting to Results: Effective Decision Making

This day strengthens participants’ decision-making capacity by focusing on sound information gathering, resistance management, and the avoidance of groupthink. The topics covered will include:  

  • What’s at stake? The pivotal impact of quality decision-making
  • Gathering information for sound decision-making
  • Key approaches to effective decision-making
  • Dealing with resistance to change
  • Understanding and Avoiding ‘Group Think’
Day 5

Meeting Facilitation and Presentation Skills

This day develops facilitation, presentation, and public-speaking confidence for board leaders and chairs. Participants explore techniques to lead meetings with impact and handle performance pressure. The topics covered will include:  

  • The role of the Chairperson
  • Effective facilitation techniques
  • Presenting with impact
  • Overcoming nervousness and public-speaking anxiety
  • Insight to action: next steps
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to tailor board governance and meeting strategies to their specific governance structures, organisational culture, and strategic priorities. Customisation enhances relevance and impact, ensuring that board meetings align with internal decision-making frameworks and stakeholder expectations.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Strategies for Running Effective Board Meeting training course:

  • Stronger governance and board decision quality
  • Greater strategic focus during board deliberations
  • Enhanced confidence in managing complex decisions
  • Improved boardroom communication and influence
  • Higher stakeholder alignment and engagement
  • Reduced meeting inefficiencies and time wastage
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No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email info@glomacs.sa . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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