Skills Matrix: Pre-launch email
The pre-communication for the Skills Matrix process, sent by the Chair or Process Leader, introduces the process and outlines participant expectations.
Dear [Directors],
We are about to launch a Skills Matrix process for [Organisation], using BoardOutlook.
BoardOutlook offers a secure and confidential platform with proven questions and frameworks. The software is accessible online via a computer, tablet, or phone. To complete this process, you'll be asked to complete a self assessment on the BoardOutlook platform.
Skills Matrix details:
- The Skills Matrix process is an automated and accurate solution to capture Board capability.
- Time Commitment: The diagnostic will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete.
- Reporting: Results from this process will be reported in a Skills Matrix, to be reviewed and aggregated before inclusion at the [Board/Committee] meeting on [Date].
- Flexibility: Your answers will automatically save every 30 seconds as long as you’re connected to the internet.
To help you understand the tool and expectations in completion, the BoardOutlook team have provided a short video. I ask that you take 3 minutes to watch this over the next few days before starting the assessment.
(Watch the video at https://watch.screencastify.com/v/k9MFPEsNdTTyo2KLIarP)
The process will commence on [Target Date], and you can expect to receive an invitation email from BoardOutlook at this time. Once live, you’ll have [two] weeks to complete the diagnostic.
If you have any questions or require support , please call the BoardOutlook team on +61 2 8776 3178 (AU/NZ) / +44 330 822 1458 (UK/EU) / +1 415 294 1310 (USA) or send an email to team@boardoutlook.com.
Thank you for your contribution.
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