Here is a Glance into this Episode:

1- The five questions Joanna is asked most often about Board engagement. [0:01:32]

2- The two roles that the Board should play as the organization is figuring out its “Equity Why.” [0:02:14]

3- Figuring out your Board's “Equity Why” and why this is an adaptive question for each board member to grapple with. [0:04:00]

4- Ensuring that board members have time to commit to this work. [0:05:52]

5- The best time to engage the Board in these matters. [0:07:06]

6- Whether or not your work with a Board should be facilitated. [0:08:36]

7- Whether or not the Board and staff should create the “Equity Why” together and why Joanna’s response is usually ‘no.’ [0:09:38]

8- Closing words on engaging your Bard of Directors in your racial equity journey. [0:11:42]

Resources mentioned 

• Let’s Talk Team Dynamics and Racial Equity Readiness with Annie McKay (Ep 10) [0:04:11]