Governance Excellence: Board Effectiveness for Not-for-Profits

In today’s world, the need for strong governance leadership is paramount. Governance Excellence is a board effectiveness program designed specifically for not-for-profit organizations. This two and a half day program will help participants understand and embrace good governance practices. 
    

       "This 2 1/2 day workshop was not only invigorating and well organized, it was also easy
         to comprehend. The 2 1/2 days went very quickly and I feel much more informed now
         about Governance for our board."

                                 Sue Morgan, Board President, Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region

Board chair/senior executive leaders who work with boards leading organizations that are operating in the not-for-profit sector.

         
           "Governance Excellence provided a wonderful opportunity for board members
             and senior leaders from a variety of health service organizations to dialogue, challenge
             and learn from each other. The presentations generated lively discussion as well as
             lots of practical ideas on how to take health care governance to the next level.

             Well worth the investment in our leaders!”

                                Sandra Hanmer, CEO, Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network

Content & Methodology

The program will facilitate boards to:
   • provide leadership to sustain highly effective organizations in achieving their mission
   • learn practical ways to apply good governance practices
   • ask the right questions of their senior leaders to identify strategic opportunities and risks
 
Program Principles

   Practical Application
      • Each organization will have the opportunity to present issues for discussion and
        problem solving
      • Advance research on challenges facing area not-for-profit boards

   Highly Interactive and Participative
      • The agenda will be adapted to balance the needs of the group
      • Break-out groups and partnering

   Board Engagement
      • Session participation from various providers to provide a rich environment
        for information sharing

   Performance Focused
      • Objective performance success criteria covering board structure,
        processes (accountability) and inter-personal (board culture) dynamics

By participating in the Governance Excellence program, you can expect to learn about governance best practices, and build on your skills to enable your board to become more effective.

Upon completion of the Governance Excellence program, you will receive a certificate.

Delivery
In order to facilitate discussion during the program, pre-reading welcome package and preparation materials will be sent to you several weeks before the sessions begin.  During the program, you will be guided through a series of highly interactive sessions, including the effective and popular speed consulting exercise on key issues. Maximum 24 people per session.

           "The WLU program of governance excellence focused on the critical conversations
             senior leaders in the health system must make time to engage in.  The two and a half days
             carved from hectic schedules was absolutely worth that investment.  The Waterloo
             Wellington Local Health Integration Network was pleased to facilitate this opportunity
             and looks forward to the next partnership learning event."

              Kathy Durst, Board of Directors, Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network

For more information about the Governance Excellence program see brochure   or contact us at (519) 884-0710 x6999.