1. Reflect on your organisation’s board recruitment process. How intentional is it in aligning board members with the mission? Are there any gaps or inconsistencies between the recruitment process for staff members and board members? How might this impact the organisation’s ability to stay mission-focused?
Board member selection is more skills-based.
2. How can your organisation reinforce its mission as the guiding principle (the North Star) for board members? What practices could be put in place to help board members remain faithful to pursuing that mission? Think creatively about practical ways to remind board members of the mission regularly.
The board needs to take ownership of the mission. This could be doe through constant reminders, encouragement, and a board self-evaluation.