Are you keeping your board members engaged?

Aug 27, 2025 8:01 am

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Dear ,


At Boardvisory, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with many boards, each with its own strengths and challenges.


One insight we’ve consistently observed is that even the most experienced boards can slip into a rhythm of routine. Meetings become predictable. Engagement flattens. The spark that once fueled meaningful dialogue begins to dim.


That’s why maintaining energy, relevance, and a spirit of inquiry is so critical.


Here are four key questions we believe every seasoned board member should be asking:


  1. Are we encouraging fresh perspectives—or recycling familiar thinking?
  2. Do all voices carry equal weight—or are the same few dominating the conversation?
  3. Are we carving out time for strategic debate—or merely checking compliance boxes?
  4. Are our board evaluations driving real growth—or simply fulfilling a requirement?


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Complacency is often the quietest risk to board effectiveness. To help boards step back, reconnect, and refocus, we offer Board Retreats, immersive and highly tailored experiences designed for both Executive and Non-Executive Directors. These retreats create space for strategic reflection, collaborative learning, and revitalised leadership, all in a setting that encourages deeper connection.


We’d be delighted to explore how a retreat could add value to your board.


Warm regards,


Joy-Marie Lawrence

CEO Boardvisory

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