Bringing new candidates onto your board is an ongoing process for any organization. Even though it is an ongoing goal for most organizations, it's important to remain engaged in the process and bring on the right members who will add value to your team for the coming years.
Make sure your Member's Report is up to date, so you can identify the key skills and characteristics you need to round out your board, so you can feel confident in reaching your goals for the coming year. If your organization is planning to purchase a building in the coming years, you will need to bring on more members with facilities and legal expertise, as an example.
Identifying the right candidates to invite onto the board should be a streamlined, data-driven process. Utilizing a uniform sheet to rank all candidates on can help your team clearly identify the right-fit members, especially as multiple members meet and interview the candidate.
While evaluating each candidate, using a tool that ensures objectivity and consistency.
An objective ranking tool will help keep track of the benefits that you see with each candidate, ensure you rate each one objectively, and allow you to compare them to each other effectively.
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