Business Applications

One of the most interesting and challenging questions concerning the success or failure of projects are related to the role of advisory boards. When operating well, advisory boards can become a critical factor in gaining competitive advantages. They also enable an organization to accelerate the internal learning curve and contribute to the overall success of business by:

• providing advice from external experts who may help in the early identification of specific issues
• delivering timely knowledge about trends, competitors and challenges
• learning a variety of different perspectives by independent individuals who may be willing to offer criticism
• offering creative and pragmatic solutions
• strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, customers and key opinion leaders.

Working with an advisory board can be an exciting and enlightening experience for an organization. It will only be meaningful, however, if the learning experiences during an advisory board session are translated into organizational behavior and decision-making. Metaplan’s extensive experience in designing, facilitating, and convening advisory boards transforms the often formal and “stiff” atmosphere of advisory boards into a lively and insightful events that are:

• interactive and engaging from the beginning to the end
• enabling all participants to voice their opinion – we ensure that people can voice their different view points and that a chairman/chairwoman is not necessarily dominating the advisory board
• maximizing peer-to peer discussions to increase the depth and breadth of the argumentations
• dedicated to spending significantly more time to discuss the various view points and opinions than just straightforward presentations
• centered on the subject matter that the company wants advice on - we minimize discussions on topics that may be of high scientific value but not relevant to the topic.
  
  To find out how Metaplan can help make your advisory boards successful, click here to send an email to Peter Bippus or call him on 609-688-9171.