What to do When a Board Member is not Pulling Their Weight

There might come a time when a board member is not showing up for meetings, reviewing meeting materials, or being a good steward of the organization. It is the role of the board chair to step in and have a conversation with that board member. Remember, board members are volunteers, so a delicate balance has to be reached. Oftentimes, people feel obligated to fulfill their commitment as board members, but life gets in the way. People get busy. The board chair can offer a way for the board member to gracefully exit the board or step into a committee role.

Timestamps:

00:00 What to do when a board member is not pulling their weight

01:35 It is the board chair’s responsibility to correct board member behavior

02:50 Do not be accusatory, this is a volunteer position

03:20 Sharing a personal experience

04:20 Do not let the behavior go unquestioned

05:45 What to do when a board member does not change

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