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Susan Mogensen

March 17, 2018

Many boards and organizations go to great lengths to develop statements or lists of values by which they intend to abide. But coming up with a list of values is of no use unless those values translate into actual behaviours. Does this situation look familiar? As John Carver says, “I frequently encounter boards that have Continue reading →

Strategic Planning, Policy Governance-style

Susan Mogensen

October 27, 2017

In Brief Policy Governance is a board governance model that clarifies the distinction between governance and management. In strategic planning, Policy Governance principles focus the board on outcomes, accountability, and organizational direction rather than operational decisions. I often get asked, “How do boards using Policy Governance do strategic planning?” Policy Governance principles provide clarity around Continue reading →