Summary
Preparing for committees, also called ‘onboarding’, is the process of introducing new committee members to the people, tools, workflows, and expectations that shape the standards development process. It’s a time for members to ask questions, understand their role, and learn new skills, and for chairpersons to set a welcoming tone and lay the foundation for accessible and inclusive collaboration.
Why is this important?
Preparing for committees is essential to retaining contributors in the standards development process. When people understand how the process works they feel less overwhelmed and are more likely to contribute confidently and keep taking part in standards development.
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