Ben Niehaus is Director of Member Services for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. He also worked as a school superintendent in Northern Wisconsin so brings lots of experience.

Ben shares his expertise on several key areas that school board members need to stay informed about, as well as the importance of effective communication with stakeholders. He talks about the importance of continuous improvement and staying updated on best practices in school board governance.

Ben gave some really practical strategies for making training programs more flexible and accessible, and we also discussed how technology can support and help board members to stay informed and engaged. Enjoy the conversation as we explore all of this and more.

And find out at the end what advice Ben gives for how to use technology for board member training, he has some great tips. 

Further resources on board development and training for school boards

You can find the board development guide mentioned on the podcast along with other useful resources at www.diligent.com/leadingwithpurpose.