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Policy Governance® is Much More Than Just Having Policies

Susan Mogensen

March 22, 2016

“Policy” is not the sexiest word in the English language, but most people grudgingly agree that boards should have at least some policies written down for legal reasons, if nothing else. However, boards that simply have a few policies on the books miss out on the benefits of using a logical framework of principles like Policy Governance. Continue reading →

What does your board policy manual say?

Susan Mogensen

May 29, 2015

Do your board members only think they know what their board policy manual says? Whether your board of directors is using the Policy Governance® system or not, there is no point in having any board policies if nobody knows or understands them, if they are not used, and/or if there is no regular way of checking Continue reading →

The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide For All Boards of Directors

Susan Mogensen

December 7, 2014

Use the Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide For All Boards of Directors to navigate your way out of any issue or challenge that comes before your board. Two main elements are key: (1) having a comprehensive and relevant set of board policies that appropriately reflect the board’s and owners’ values; and (2) monitoring to ensure the policies Continue reading →

What’s the Difference Between Vision, Mission, and Ends?

Susan Mogensen

November 1, 2014

It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. – Mabel Newcomber Have you ever noticed that people and organizations seem very busy, but being busy never seems to guarantee that a lot is being accomplished? If you’d like to see your organization transition Continue reading →

Suffering Board Approval Syndrome?

Susan Mogensen

February 5, 2013

Suffering from Board Approval Syndrome? Are you still playing “Mother, May I?” with your board? Here’s another way, with ideas based on the principles and thinking behind the Policy Governance system. Are you still playing “Mother May I?” with your board? Here’s what typically happens: Staff come up with a plan, and then put time Continue reading →