Design
Aligning on
a Future Vision
Whether changes are large or small, we help you figure out a better way
What You See
The Shoe That No Longer Fits
Things change, and old ways of thinking and doing don't always evolve as they should.
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Governance structures from decades ago when expectations of boards were different. Programs designed for different clients, under outdated funding models. Management reporting that reflect historic expectations, not management accountability of today. Out of date strategic plans that may look fine on paper but don't consider what Members actually value, or are left on a shelf.
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Organizations may find themselves struggling to make the changes from within.
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It can be useful to have someone from outside support in a design process, consult with stakeholders, or facilitate agreement on what the future holds.
What we Do
We Go Where You Are Headed
Our team works with boards and senior management to envision what your organization needs to do, and to be -- in today's world, in your current and future context, that your stakeholders expect -- and help put in place the right plans, structures, processes and practices that will achieve your intended outcomes.
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We are sensitive to stakeholder reactions, organizational capacity, and sustainability. We take a practical approach to supporting the right discussions, and use collaborative visioning to help you align on the path forward.Â
EXAMPLESÂ
Design,
in practice
Design activities take many forms:
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- Visioning or design workshops
- Stakeholder consultations
- Strategic planningÂ
- Other types of strategic discussions
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We use an foresight-driven, forward-looking approach and challenge underlying assumptions.
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These are real examples of our work, anonymized.Â
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A comprehensive governance framework for a national professional examining board committed to modernization.
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A new governance model and board playbook for a provincial non-profit moving from hands-on involvement, to a governing board overseeing a CEO and 30 staff.Â
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An enterprise risk management program for multi-billion dollar corporation seeking to embed leading practices across multiple businesses, in different sectors.
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A strategic plan for an employee-owned engineering firm seeking continued growth and long-term stability.
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A policy management framework for a national non-profit that sought greater compliance, effectiveness and efficiency in its operational policies.
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A program design for a provincial organization accountable for delivering a large government program in the community.
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A new model of governance and options for board composition, for a federal government agency.
Some examples of our work
These project descriptions are intended to give you an idea of how we work – no confidential information is ever disclosed.
DESIGN - Non-profit organization
Strategic and Operational Planning and PlaybookÂ
An operating board planned to elevate to a governing role, and the new CEO was driving growth -- but the outcomes and activities were not yet agreedÂ