Indiana’s tech industry has been a powerhouse for innovation, but how we work is evolving. As companies shift to hybrid and remote work, the challenge is clear: how do we maintain a culture of collaboration and connection while embracing the flexibility that today’s workforce demands?
At Boardable, we’re not just enabling hybrid work for our own team—we’re helping organizations worldwide rethink their hybrid governance practices. From nonprofit boards to executive teams, the growing pains of hybrid work are universal. Based on our experiences and the lessons we’ve learned from supporting thousands of boards globally, we believe Indiana has an opportunity to lead in the next era of workplace innovation.
Boardable was built on the idea that nonprofits and businesses operate best when people are engaged, aligned, and able to collaborate effectively. However, as hybrid work has become the norm, many organizations have struggled to maintain strong connections. We’ve experienced these same challenges firsthand.
That’s why we’ve developed a hybrid-first model that prioritizes flexibility while fostering deep engagement among our team through:
Quarterly, In-person Gatherings
Every few months, our team meets at our new Fishers HQ for what we call “Boardable Days.” These are not just meetings—they’re strategic moments for collaboration, culture-building, and innovation. They allow us to align on key goals, reinforce company culture, and build relationships that remote work alone can’t fully replace.
Flexible Yet Structured Workflows
Hybrid work thrives on clear expectations and technology-driven solutions that ensure productivity. Our team balances asynchronous work with structured check-ins, ensuring remote employees remain engaged while avoiding the meeting fatigue that plagues many hybrid organizations.
A Commitment to Our Hometown
While our team is spread across the U.S. and Canada, Central Indiana remains our anchor. This hybrid model allows us to attract top talent while ensuring a strong local presence that benefits from the city’s thriving tech ecosystem.
And we recognize that we’re not the only organization working to innovate and embrace the hybrid model. Many of our clients struggle to leverage their hybrid boards to drive efficiencies and outcomes.
The hybrid shift is affecting corporate workplaces and boardrooms across the country. Board members are no longer always in the same city or even the same time zone. Thus, nonprofits, associations, and corporations are struggling to engage remote board members, run effective hybrid meetings, and maintain alignment across dispersed teams.
Here are some of the best practices we’ve observed to help organizations build strong hybrid boards:
- Redefine Engagement: A mix of asynchronous decision-making and structured, high-impact meetings helps boards stay focused. In a hybrid work environment, the key is not meeting more but meeting better with purpose-driven discussion.
- Leverage the Right Technology: Hybrid boards need more than just Zoom. Tools that centralize communication, streamline document sharing, and track accountability keep remote and in-person board members equally engaged.
- Be Intentional with In-Person Time: Just as we prioritize Boardable Days for our team, organizations should set aside dedicated in-person gatherings that strengthen relationships and align on long-term strategy. These touchpoints bring clarity and purpose to remote interactions.
- Create a Culture of Inclusion: Hybrid governance can inadvertently create a two-tiered system where in-person members dominate discussions. Ensuring remote members have equal participation and influence is critical to long-term board success.
Our customers—nonprofits, associations, and businesses—have proven that hybrid boards can be just as effective, if not more so, than fully in-person boards when equipped with the right strategies and tools.
As Indiana continues to build its reputation as a national tech hub, embracing hybrid-first business models is key to staying competitive. Companies that integrate remote flexibility with intentional in-person engagement will attract top talent, increase productivity, and foster innovation. Furthermore, Indiana-based tech companies and boards can create success models that set a standard nationwide by prioritizing strategic hybrid engagement, leveraging technology, and building intentional in-person moments.
At Boardable, we are committed to helping organizations and their leaders thrive in this new world of work. Whether it’s through our own hybrid-first approach or the solutions we provide to boards navigating similar challenges, we believe hybrid work isn’t just a necessity—it’s an opportunity.
The future of work isn’t fully remote or fully in-person—it’s designed for flexibility, engagement, and impact. And Indiana has the chance to lead the way.
As we refine our hybrid work model, we invite Indiana’s business and tech leaders to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future.
