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To make sound decisions in a boardroom you must have a mix of open discussion, strategic analysis and technology. These strategies, when implemented correctly, can dramatically improve the ability of boards to make decisions, and lead to the long-term viability of an business.

The first step is to gather all information that is available and ensuring it is thorough, accurate reliable, relevant, and complete. This is management’s responsibility and involves gathering data from both internal and external sources, conducting research and ensuring that the board is receiving timely, comprehensive information.

Once the data has been gathered, the next step is identifying the possible solutions that could solve the issue. This is often a time-consuming process, especially when trying to reach a consensus. Some boards employ methods such as the Six Thinking Hats or Disney Planning Method to stop groupthink and to allow an array of possibilities to be taken into consideration.

The board must then decide which option it will choose to pursue. This typically involves a range of factors, including cost and impact. Scope can also be measured by the number of affected individuals (e.g. employees or clients). It is beneficial to have a framework which ties these criteria with the board’s general governing principles for the company.

The board must state how it came to its decision in the minutes. The document should include a rationale for the decision along with a list of choices that were examined, any advice that was sought and whether the criteria were fulfilled.