Experts need to be involved in the issues under examination. To determine the level of member consensus that is developing behind an issue, consider using voting software. This invites and honors member participation. Inductees will contribute to free flowing thinking if they participate in an 'unfreezing' exercise. The young in profession, especially, must be given the message that their thoughts are as important and as expected as those of well-known and admired nursing leaders.
Some chapters begin the 'unfreezing' process by placing inductees on chapter boards.
Board service provides avenues for learning how the organization functions and levels the playing field when it comes to making contributions to the society. Key to sound policy setting is strong chapter leadership. Chapter boards that address policy make for a strong organization, especially if the information is shared with the international board. In turn, if international is good at setting policy directions, this action serves as a role model for policy development at chapter level. We see in this discussion the beginnings of a dance between chapters and international when it comes to policy implications.