| | Suffering from board dysfunction? Find out what Policy Governance® can do for you!
For board training, facilitated meetings, or an exciting presentation at your next conference, contact board consultant and facilitator Susan Mogensen at Brown Dog Consulting at (613) 833-DOG-4 (Ottawa), or toll-free at 1-877-847-4552. Visit our Youtube Channel! Check out our short, clear instructional videos on the Brown Dog Consulting Youtube Channel. Check out What is governance?, Policy Governance: Great Time-Saving Device for Boards, and Getting Clarity on Board and Staff Roles. Serving on a Board of Directors, have you experienced any of the following challenges?  | too much meeting time spent on operational details; | | low sense of purpose beyond "rubber-stamping" CEO's decisions; | | shortage of time to study meeting materials in advance; | | lack of clear distinction between strategy vs. tactics; | | disagreement with the CEO on how to accomplish the organization's goals; | | lack of information needed to make decisions; | | distrust or poor dynamics between Directors who have different amounts of information and power; | | disagreements between Directors appearing to represent different agendas; | | an inclination to focus on the past rather than the future; | | lack of focus or shortage of time at board meetings; | | very little connection with ownership or membership interests; | If these challenges strike a familiar chord, you are not alone. While your organization is unique, thousands of boards and CEOs experience some or all of the frustrations listed above. Many organizations survive and function in spite of these problems, while some, like Enron and WorldCom, eventually collapse under the weight of their own dysfunctional governance practices.
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Benefits of Policy Governance...
Note: Policy Governance®, sometimes referred to as the “Carver Model” or “Carver governance model” is a defined set of principles designed by Dr. John Carver. The ® after Policy Governance is a symbol used to protect the integrity of the principles and practices that make up the Policy Governance model. Its use does not imply any financial obligation to the service mark owner. The authoritative website for the Policy Governance® model can be found at www.carvergovernance.com. | | Upcoming Open Workshops
New! Our next Good Governance 101: Key Principles That Will Liberate, Motivate, and Generate Results workshop will be held in Ottawa on Friday, March 23, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $250 (+ HST) per participant, includes lunch. Group rates available. Click here for the workshop flyer or for more details or to register call 1-877-847-4552 or e-mail susan@browndogconsulting.com. Board Training, Coaching, Facilitation, Public Speaking
If you wish to:
Learn more about Policy Governance, then consider our half-day or full-day orientation workshops;
Master your use of Policy Governance, then consider our governance coaching services, full-day advanced workshops, or an audit or evaluation of your governance policies or processes;
Organize a productive, multi-faceted board retreat, then consider both our governance training and facilitation services;
Feature a dynamic, new guest speaker at your next conference, then invite us to deliver a stimulating, motivational speech or presentation, or to participate in a panel or debate. More about our services...
Experience the Brown Dog Difference
Brown Dog Consulting is uniquely qualified to deliver you the best service because of our:
Enthusiasm: We love what we do and approach every assignment with a sense of joy and good humour;
Value: Our professional fees are fair, competitive, and flexible;
Focus on Results: We listen carefully to understand what you want, and achieve those results in the time available. Further, we do not use 'canned' presentations, but rather design each training session or facilitate each workshop so that it meets your specific needs and wants;
Clarity: We have the ability to explain theoretical concepts and principles in a way that is easy to understand. Combining solid expertise with excellent facilitation and communications skills, we make sure our workshop participants understand the content of the course and have their expectations met. We want everyone we train to gain the ability to harness the power of this system for the benefit of their organization, company, community or ownership.
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