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Building Governance Capability
Whatever stage of maturity, topic or need you have, we support boards in gaining governance skills, knowledge and personal effectiveness
What You See
Support Director Competency and Continuous Learning
Most director training programs offer a conventional approach, assuming directors bring a certain level of familiarity with business and governance concepts. They start with assumptions about the governance environment - often that the organization has the usual structure and board responsibilities.
We don't make any assumptions. Our clients are not 'one size fits all,' -- and neither are their directors.
Whether your board is highly mature with experienced directors, and a need to deep dive into a single topic. Or, if your organization needs a custom program to provide long-lasting support, we can help.
What we Do
A proven approach, tailored to your needs
Many 'good governance' principles are the same for public companies, private companies and non-profits alike. Our programs assume that good governance is achievable for any organization, and that it's a never-ending journey for greater effectiveness.
For developing and operating boards, we start with our proprietary approach, Board Leapfrog® which covers foundational governance principles, board versus management roles and responsibilities, financial oversight, risk oversight, director fiduciary responsibilities, conflicts of interest, as well as a range of activities and methods based on adult learning principles.
For mature boards, and organizations in regulated or other complex spaces, we customize and add new content as needed to reflect your organization's actual legislative, compliance, and strategic context. Examples: legislated mandate, membership structure and accountabilities, CEO search, director selection, board performance, ethical decision-making, effective board practices, navigating conflicts of loyalty, and boardroom culture.
EXAMPLES
Learn,
in practice
Learning activities take many forms: one-day in-person sessions, live webinars, recorded content, written handbooks and course materials.
These are real examples of our work, anonymized.
1)
A series of advanced director training guides, learning modules and other materials for an Ontario Delegated Administrative Authority, in a regulated sector.
2)
A board chair and committee chair coaching program for a national non-profit undergoing significant change.
3)
A series of half-day development sessions for a private company board seeking best practices in employee-owned governance.
4)
A director onboarding guide and orientation program created for a national non-profit organization seeking to support new directors in alignment with adult learning principles.
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A full day, in-depth training session designed for a mature board seeking deep dive understanding and guidance on overseeing enterprise risk management.
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A comprehensive annual director development program designed for a national non-profit board seeking sustainable change and adoption of effective director practices.
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A coaching program designed for an incoming board chair of a provincial medical society.
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A custom learning program for a group of private company CEOs and risk managers on enterprise risk management.
Discover Board Leapfrog
Governance is teachable.
We make it reachable.
Volunteer boards are often underserved by existing development programs. There is never enough time, they're hard to find, and funding is often limited.
In 2021, we developed Board Leapfrog to ensure Canada's director community have access to high-quality, affordable training options that support them in their important role.
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.
LEARN - Non-profit sector association, created by a special Act
Customized board training program
The board of a member-based association needed more than run-of-the-mill director training. They wanted a program unique to their context, and a way to pay it forward.