Board Cafe Participant Comments

Board members who have participated in Dr. Adelman’s Board Cafe’s have made the following comments:

• “Open forum—I was able to speak out”
• “Great thought provoking questions”
• “Open conversation, got to know my peers better”
• “Smaller groups, forced teams away from group think”
• “Open free flowing discussion”
• “Defining the issues and reflecting on the questions together. Amazed at the great brainstorming”
• “Small group breakout was effective because all voices could be heard”
• “Liked small group sessions and switching groups to talk with everyone”
• “Different small group breakout allowed me to have good discussion with just about everyone”
• “Really identified issues to work on as well as strengths and weaknesses of board.”
• “Ease of session, being able to talk openly”
• “Great opportunity to reflect on the organization, our success and areas of concern”
• “I liked that everyone brings something different but yet the same. It was great to understand how others are thinking and feeling.”
• “Free flowing discussion of ideas was beneficial”
• “Format was friendly and fun”
• “Not only were we able to come up with solutions but it allowed us to talk to one on one with board members we don’t usually talk to.”
• “I really like the sessions and look forward to the summarized plan”