Since the onset of the pandemic, mission-driven boards have faced difficult decisions. After getting into the swing of remote operations, many organizations are returning to the office and relearning how to operate. While once the norm, working together in person may now seem unusual. Board members may need guidance transitioning to post-pandemic life, and your board leaders should step in.

As someone who works closely with your board, it’s up to you to make sure things run smoothly for these committed contributors who volunteer their time. To help, we’ll dive into three straightforward ways to drive effectiveness during the transition.

  1. Continue offering remote attendance. Boardable’s guide to hybrid board meetings explains that continuing remote meetings increases attendance since remote options make it easy to accommodate everyone’s schedules.
  2. Keep your meetings highly focused. The time your board members spend strategizing is irreplaceable. It’s easier to get distracted with side conversations when everyone’s in the same room, so maximize every moment by keeping meetings focused.
  3. Schedule a board retreat. After working apart for so long, it can do your board members some good to come together for a retreat. It’s likely that board members don’t really know one another, and a retreat allows everyone to deepen their connections while also working toward your mission.

Read the full article about improving board values by Jeb Banner at Charity Navigator.