This CLS Blue Sky Blog post (Seth Oranburg and Benjamin Kahn): "How to Integrate New Corporate Directors Online" presents a creative framework for effectively onboarding new directors online under COVID-19-triggered remote work arrangements. Suggestions include a virtual data room with information about the company that can be accessed in advance of expected boardroom participation, tailored video training, and tips and tools to facilitate appropriate socially distanced socialization and motivation, along with numerous helpful links to relevant resources.
The academic paper on which the post is based is here: "Online Onboarding: Corporate Governance Training in the COVID-19 Era." Access additional resources on our Board/Director Orientation & Onboarding page. This post first appeared in the weekly Society Alert!