Onboarding Materials
Board Management
Board Retreat Leadership Resources
HIMSS highly encourages chapters to host an annual Strategic Chapter Board Retreat. Board Retreats are different than Board Meetings and should be focused on strategic planning and team building. Below find tools and resources to help your chapter prepare for a successful new year.
- Board Retreat Presentation Template
- Strategic Planning Worksheet
- New board members can view previous trainings on the CLRA > Events and Education > Chapter Leader Webinars > Governance
Personality Assessments
Additional Resources
- Standardized Chapter Bylaws
- HIMSS Chapter Governance and Policy Manual
- Chapter Sponsored Scholarships Programs
Chapter Leader Development
New Chapter Leader Onboarding Manual
General Chapter Leader Onboarding Manual
Chapter vs. Staff Responsibility Breakdown
Position Handbooks:
- Advocacy
- Communications and Marketing
- Membership
- President and President-elect
- Programs and Education
- Secretary
- Sponsorship
- Treasurer
Chapter Leadership Academy
The HIMSS Chapter Leadership Academy provides ongoing training for chapter leaders to learn about HIMSS, the chapter program, and developing effective leadership skills. Each session is around 5 minutes allowing chapter leaders to learn at their own pace. Sessions are continuously added and updated.