Why is this a problem?
Many organizations don’t have an onboarding process for new members, which can cause several problems including:
- New members may have to figure things out on their own or rely on friends or colleagues for guidance.
- Members can feel overwhelmed, unsure of what’s expected, or confused about how to work with others.
- The amount and complexity of information can be intimidating, especially if there’s no guidance on where to start and could cause new members to leave.
- For members with accessibility needs, accommodations may not be put in place early enough.
Ways to address the barrier
Agree together how the committee will work
Actions for Preparing for committees
Be transparent in the application process
Actions for Registration process
Host onboarding meetings before committee work begins
Actions for Preparing for committees
Plan what to do if goals aren’t met
Actions for Getting feedback , Public awareness , and Recruiting
Provide a welcome package for new members
Actions for Preparing for committees