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Policy Governance® Consulting, Facilitation and Public Speaking
Board Governance Services  
 

Brown Dog Consulting is proud to offer services that combine Policy Governance expertise with strong facilitation and communications skills. Above all, we want clients to achieve the results they seek.

Clients should understand that Policy Governance is not a magic pill, but a journey. Brown Dog Consulting is willing and able to provide clients with customized board governance services at any stage of this journey, including the options in the chart below:

Your Need Service Options
  • We need a really brief presentation on governance.
  • We want more clarity on the role of the board vs. the role of staff.
  • A 60- or 90-minute presentation that answers your questions about governance.
  • We could use a Policy Governance refresher.
  • We heard about Policy Governance and want to learn more.
  • We thought we were using Policy Governance but somehow we've gotten off track.
  • We need to orient new directors and staff.
  • We want to adopt Policy Governance and need training.
  • We want our stakeholders to understand how we govern.
  • Full-day Policy Governance Orientation workshops to be held in Ottawa, Canada on Friday, March 25/11. Click here for workshop flyer (.pdf)
  • A customized, comprehensive, full-day introduction to Policy Governance principles and practice.
  • A half-day workshop that covers Policy Governance basics.
  • We could use help getting rolling with Policy Governance.
  • We want to know what we are doing well and what we could improve, or a governance audit.
  • We want to target specific areas (e.g., monitoring, ownership linkage) for improvement.
  • Coaching support.
  • Governance audit package including presence at one or more board meetings and a written report.
  • Workshops customized for your board.
  • We need to create our board policy manual.
  • We need to create/refine our Ends policies.
  • We need to integrate our policies with a strategic plan.
  • We need a comprehensive review of our existing policies.
  • Facilitated policy-writing sessions.
  • Consultation services on existing policies and/or the board policy – strategic plan connection.
  • Facilitated strategic planning session that works with Policy Governance principles.
  • Consultation services on existing policies and/or the board policy – strategic plan connection.
  • We want to master our use of Policy Governance.
  • We understand the basics and want to take our ability to govern effectively to the next level.
  • We have a few questions about how we are applying the model.
  • Customized, advanced workshops.
  • Coaching support billed by the hour, or special monthly or yearly packages.
  • We have a board retreat coming up and could use a mix of training, facilitated group work and/or an informal audit of our governance practices.
  • In consultation with you, the design and facilitation of a results-oriented retreat for your board.
  • We need an independent, neutral, outside party to help us resolve conflict between board members and/or between board and CEO.
  • Consultation and/or coaching time, billed by the hour.
  • Facilitation of a special board workshop.
  • We need a facilitator who understands governance issues.
  • Design and facilitation of a results-oriented workshop for your team or organization.
  • We want someone to speak about governance at our next conference or event.
  • Delivery of a dynamic, thought-provoking presentation, or participation in a panel or debate about governance.
  • We're a public entity and need people to understand why we use Policy Governance.
  • Strategies and tools to support communications with media and the public.
  • Delivery of public information workshops to explain the basics and benefits of Policy Governance.