Dennis and Broderick discuss how to assemble a dynamic board of directors for your organization. No matter what your role is in an economic development group the quality of your board of directors directly impacts the quality of your organization. 

How do you attract high quality people to serve on your board of directors?

• Run a quality meeting
• Start and stop on time
• Respect peoples time
• Be the kind of organization that people want to be a part of

Traits of a good board member

• Attendance
• Inquisitive
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Community minded

Find a rock star and build around him or her

Successful people want to be around other successful people

Recruit a diverse board

• Gender
• Race
• Age
• Areas of expertise

Have term limits

Rotate the executive board and board chair

Do a thorough board member orientation

Get to know your board members

Economic Development is Not for Amateurs – Jay Garner

Board self-assessment – Board Source