10/18/2017

Study: Associations Need Better Board Member Orientation

The report found a lack of formal onboarding hampers board effectiveness

A recent survey shows how a lack of formal onboarding processes hampers board effectiveness.

Board members are increasingly attuned to the importance of setting strategy at the associations they serve, according to a new study, but weak onboarding processes may not be adequately preparing them for that task.

“Association and Nonprofit Boards: Maximizing Effective Service,” published by the consulting firm Heidrick & Struggles, in collaboration with George Mason University, is based on a survey of 509 board members conducted in January and February 2017. 

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