Transparent and honest board members‘ communications foster a sense of trust that fosters accountability. It also leads to an active and aligned board that is empowered to make decisions that support the organization’s goals.
From the start of their tenure, new board members should be informed of their duties and expected outcomes. This includes the need to give time, establish connections both professional and personal and participate in fundraising activities. A welcome letter will outline communication channels meetings, dates for meetings and other relevant information that will aid new directors in settling in quickly.
Different people process information in different ways, which is why it’s essential to tailor board member communications according to their specific preferences. Some people might prefer reading long reports, while others may better understand visualizations of data. Avoid technical language when writing reports or other data to help make it easier to comprehend. If necessary to, use analogies or real world examples to illustrate the significance or data used in reports.
It’s important to change the format of board meetings and not rely solely on PowerPoint presentations. Mixing up formats can also aid in limiting the duration of meetings and encourage creativity and participation from board members.
Make sure that all board members have easy access to all information they require even during meetings. Invest in a document-sharing platform that is user-friendly and secure with features, scalable, and compliance with data security regulations. Some of the most well-known solutions are Diligent Boards. BoardEffect. Passageways OnBoard. and Aporio.
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