Continuing education, which is most often either mission based or governance related, is an important way to increase the board’s “intellectual capital.”  Doing it effectively will greatly benefit your organization through better decisions in the future.

The simplest, most interesting way to educate your board members is to draw on the expertise and experiences around your board table and in your community.  What’s the best aspect?  It doesn’t have to cost a thing!

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