Many boards enjoy a membership of strangers. Sure, the nominating committee or perhaps a friend of  friend may have helped them get on the board. But does everyone know who each member, and most importanly, what each has to offer the board. Diversity is merely a concept if we do not know what distinctive experiences and expertise each board member brings to the table. And when its time to add new members, how can you know the gaps and the gifts without a clear picture of your board's compostion. Have each member complete a Board Member Profile to address these challengs and opportunities. When you have each member's information, record it on the companion tool, the Board Compostion Inventory.