Urban Rez Solutions Social Enterprise

Board Retreat Survey

Monday, October 5, 2026

Next year’s retreat will be built on what you tell us today rather than on what we remember. Fifteen questions, most of them a single tap, about five minutes. Every question is required. Responses are collated by the Board Chair and reported to the Board at the next regular meeting.

    Section 1

    The Day

    Two quick questions on the retreat overall.

    Question 1Overall, how valuable was today to you as a Director?
    1 · Not valuable5 · Highly valuable
    Question 2Was the balance between presentation and discussion right?
    Section 2

    What Changed For You

    The retreat was built to shift four things. Tell us whether it did.

    Question 3How clear are you now on the distinction between the Board's role and management's role?
    1 · Not clear5 · Completely clear
    Question 4How confident are you in your understanding of your legal responsibilities as a Director?
    1 · Not confident5 · Fully confident
    Question 5Which session was most useful to you?

    Select one.

    Question 6Which session would you shorten or remove next time?
    Section 3

    Preparation and Facilitation

    How the day was prepared and run. This section is reviewed by the Board Chair.

    Question 7How useful was the pre-read package in preparing you for the day?

    If you did not read it, select 1 and tell us why in question 9.

    1 · Not useful5 · Essential
    Question 8How well was the day facilitated?

    Pace, time keeping, drawing people in, and holding the room to the agenda.

    1 · Poorly5 · Extremely well
    Question 9Any feedback on the facilitation or the way the day was run?

    Including the pre-read, the workbook, the materials and the facilitators.

    Section 4

    Candour and Follow Through

    Two questions the Board needs answered honestly.

    Question 10Did you feel able to speak openly today?
    1 · Not at all5 · Completely
    Question 11How confident are you that the actions agreed today will actually be delivered?
    1 · Not confident5 · Very confident
    Question 12Was there anything you wanted to say today that you did not say?

    This question matters. If something went unsaid in the room, say it here. If nothing did, say so.

    Section 5

    Looking Ahead

    Three open questions, then you are done.

    Question 13The venue, timing and catering
    Question 14What should be different at the next retreat?
    Question 15What do you need from this Board to deliver the commitment you made today?
    Your name
    Your email

    Thank you for the time and commitment you give to this Board.

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