The way people leave shapes how others show up, to stay.


Most orgs plan carefully for how people join the board… but not for how they leave. I know, I know -- I'm a broken record on this topic.

In this video below, I offer a few practical action steps / practices for offboarding board members with intention and care—because how someone leaves matters just as much as how they served.

Offboarding is the often-ignored half of board culture, but a thoughtful exit process supports continuity, legacy, and dignity.

It's not super easy to SEE this in your organization, but I promise your team members can FEEL that the way people leave shapes how others show up to stay.

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đź’¬ Reflection Questions:

  • What story does your board’s offboarding process tell about your values?
  • How might a more intentional exit (board member or staff member alike) change your team’s memory of that person’s impact?

If you would like to uplevel your board engagement as it relates to how folks say goodbye, get in touch. We'd love to support.

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