Onboarding

The BoardSpark Onboarding Experience is a half- or full-day educational retreat that orients new and current board members to their roles and to your organization’s strategic direction. It is ideal for boards experiencing turnover, rapid growth, or a desire to “reset” and move forward together.​

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During this training experience, board members will:

• Learn or revisit clear expectations for board service, including roles, responsibilities, and boundaries.

• Receive accessible teaching on your mission, vision, strategic priorities, and how governance supports long-term sustainability.

• Participate in guided exercises that help them practice effective board behaviors—asking the right questions, engaging in strategy, and partnering with the CEO in a healthy way.
   

For full-day options, the retreat often includes time for goal-setting, light strategic alignment work, and planning for the next 12 months of board work. New members leave with a strong grounding in their role, while long-time members gain a refreshed sense of purpose and alignment.​

 

Typical investment:

• Half-day training retreat: $2,500–$4,000

• Full-day training retreat with onboarding materials: $4,000–$7,500.

To explore a customized BoardSpark retreat or onboarding training, email celeste@growinggoodconsulting.com with your preferred date range, board size, and any recent changes you’d like the retreat to address.