Getting the Most Out of Your Board Retreat

FREE Workshop

A board retreat can be a great opportunity to accomplish significant things - or a colossal waste of time. A board retreat can serve many purposes including letitng you do planning, training, discussion, or other goals you can't accomplish at a regular board meeting. Join this free, 30-minute workshop and learn how to ensure your board retreat is a productive success.

Topics will include:

• Why have a retreat in the first place?
• What to do before the retreat
• What to do at the retreat
• What to do after the retreat

Whether your board of directors holds retreats on a regular basis, is planning its first one in years, or is just contemplating the idea, you'll get useful information in this workshop.

Facilitated by Michael Simkins, Ed.D.: Michael has been a member of several nonprofit boards and served as  board secretary, treasurer, and president. His professional experience spans the education and nonprofit sectors from being a school principal in Los Osos and Cal Poly lecturer to CEO of a major Silicon Valley nonprofit. Currently, he is board president at San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre and secretary-treasurer of the Cabrillo Estates Property Owners Association.