--- title: Advantages of Groups description: Learn why using groups within Boardable can be advantageous. --- [Skip to content](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/advantages-of-groups#main-content) ![boardable-logo-dark-1.png\]](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/boardable-logo-dark-1.png?height=38&name=boardable-logo-dark-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Go to Boardable](https://app.boardable.com/login) [Go to Boardable](https://app.boardable.com/login) Advice and answers from the Boardable Team - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Groups](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/groups?hsLang=en) # Advantages of Groups ## Learn why using groups within Boardable can be advantageous. --- ### TABLE OF CONTENTS #### I. [Overview of Groups](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/advantages-of-groups#overview) #### II. [Purpose of Groups](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/advantages-of-groups#purpose) #### III. [Advantages of Boardable Groups](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/advantages-of-groups#advantages) --- ### **I. Overview of Groups** A group within Boardable consists of a number of individuals who share objectives, have a need to collaborate on a specific topic / action, or are part of a specific committee. Groups allow an organization to divide the work into manageable areas utilizing the skills and talents of individuals. Some examples of typical groups within an organization would be: - Financial Planning - Fundraising - Governance - Nominating - Community Relations - Programs Groups may also be task forces or ad hoc committees; a group can be anything that helps a board accomplish its overall goals. Groups will have goals and objectives, require meetings, discussions, share documents, and will include a group of people that must work together regardless of their geographic locations. *Please refer to [Related Articles](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/advantages-of-groups#related) for additional information on creating groups in Boardable.* ### **II. Purpose of Groups** Groups are an easy way to structure and manage a board's work. Part of Boardable's mission is to increase board member engagement; groups assist with participation by involving members in a very direct way. Groups perform in-depth scrutiny and focused attention on a specific area of concern. This can be accomplished through utilizing groups as follows: - Clear description of the group and why it is formed - A Group Owner who - Is capable of involving group members - Understands the group's purpose - Establishes an evaluation process for the group's achievements - Group Admins who - Are committed to assisting the Group Owner - Understand their role within the group - Overall group members / admins / owner who are - Committed and willing to spend the time needed to accomplish their tasks - Understand time constraints and deadlines - Understand role within greater organization (advisory only, task force, information gathering, etc.) Understand role within greater organization (advisory only, task force, information gathering, etc.) ### **III. Advantages of Boardable Groups** Groups help create a more connected and accountable board, which makes every part of an organization stronger. - Provides a sense of being part of the full board, avoids feelings of isolation - Focused and efficient in dealing with issues - Ease of creating meetings by checking off a group or groups to attend rather than individuals - Members of a group are included in future group activities (such as meetings, discussions, polls) and notifications - Centralized information - all information regarding a particular group (committee, team, fundraisers, etc.) is visible and accessible from the group's page - Goals - Latest Activity - Meetings - Polls - Documents - Recent Discussions - Tasks - Members - Organizes information to make it easier for board members to multi-task - Easily track progress and actions of various committees - Assess load of an individual based on number of groups member is involved in ---   - [Boardable Overview](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/boardable-overview?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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