Discussion:
Review Board Orientation And Board Culture by Susan S. Stratton
Review building better boards by david A.nadler
Disscussion: Importance of Board Orientation and Training Board Governance & Volunteer Management
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The capacity of a board to govern effectively is greatly influenced by the ability of its members to work together. Proper orientation allows new board members to feel comfortable at and contribute productively to their very first board meeting. Ongoing education for new and returning board members ensures that all members have the same information and provides a forum for meeting other needs as well.
As you review this week's readings, you may notice that board leadership and governance are contingent upon a knowledge and understanding of organizational issues. The key is to identify those that are most important and to create a way to orient and educate board members about them.
Discussion:
• Review the course media, "Orientation and Training," with Simone Joyaux. Pay close attention to the reasons why board orientation and education are important.
• Consider how board orientation and training might improve the functioning of the board.
• Review the article, "Building Better Boards," and think about how orientation and training needs are identified and addressed.
• Reflect on what you have learned in past weeks about boards and their functioning. Consider topics that you believe are important for board members to know about, and other needs of theirs that should be met, that might be included in an orientation or training.