Growing Excellent Boards
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored specifically for medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations governed by a board of directors. Our suite of services includes:
Board Assessment: We conduct thorough evaluations to identify strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring your board operates at peak efficiency (1.5 Days)
Board Development: Through customized training programs and workshops, we equip board members with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead effectively utilizing the 7 Habits of an Excellent Board Model.
Board Support: Our team provides ongoing assistance to Board Chairs and CEOs, allowing boards to focus on strategic decision-making while we handle the technical details.
Board Accountability: We implement systems to enhance transparency and responsibility, ensuring that board members fulfill their obligations.
Board Resources: We offer essential tools and resources, such as Board Operating Manuals, to help boards consistently add value and navigate challenges.
Our services can be tailored to your specific needs, whether you prefer itemized options or a retainer service model that allows you to outsource board management and logistics for a value-added fee. We are committed to empowering your board to contribute to the long-term sustainability of your enterprise. Invest in your board's effectiveness today to secure a prosperous future.
Signature Workshop - 7 Habits of an Excellent Board
Organizational boards are crucial in ensuring that governance is a series of regulatory activities and a proactive approach to managing risk and driving the organization's mission forward. The 7 Dial Dashboard is a multifaceted tool synthesizing the best practices necessary for effective oversight. It emphasizes:
Clarity of Purpose: Aligning the board’s objectives with the core mission and vision of the organization ensures that all efforts are directed toward fulfilling the intended purpose.
Fidelity of Identity: Maintaining a consistent organizational identity helps build trust among stakeholders and reinforces the brand’s values and goals.
Guardianship of the Mission: Board members are responsible for safeguarding the organization’s mission, which requires a deep understanding of the mission itself and the external environment in which the organization operates.
Strategic Thinking: Embracing a forward-thinking approach enables boards to anticipate challenges and opportunities, paving the way for informed decision-making.
Roles and Relationships: Clearly defined roles and effective relationships among board members and with organizational leadership cultivate a collaborative environment that enhances governance.
Systems and Structures: Robust organizational systems and structures facilitate effective governance practices, ensuring that the board can operate efficiently and effectively.
Stewardship and Risk: Boards must take an active role in risk management, balancing innovation with the responsibility to safeguard the organization's assets and reputation.
The integration of surveys and balanced scorecard frameworks complements the 7 Dial Dashboard by providing quantitative and qualitative data that inform decision-making. This pragmatic approach to governance enhances accountability and equips organizations to adapt to the dynamic landscape in which they operate.