KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS

Based on our depth and breadth of experience in applying Policy Governance^® to a wide variety of boards, we have created innovative approaches to learning about the model, and practical, hands-on tools to help boards use it effectively.

The Policy Governance model created by John Carver is a complete operating system for governing boards. It will enable your board to provide future-focused leadership and govern accountably, while also empowering your management to work effectively. For more details about the benefits of POlicy Governance, click here.

• REALBoard On-Line Learning™   
• REALBoard ToolKits™
• Governance for Health System Trustees
• PGIQ™ Board Game
• Refund/Delivery Policy

REALBoard On-Line Learning Modules

REALBoard On-Line Learning is designed to help you learn about a system that will help your board become  Results-Focused, Excellent, Accountable, and Linked to Shareholders/Owners.

This modular course covers all the principles of Policy Governance. Each module can be completed in 15 to 20 minutes, so that you can learn in convenient segments that match your personal schedule.

REALBoard On-Line Learning is for you if:

• Your board is considering Policy Governance, and wants to learn more about how it works.
• You are a new member of a board already using Policy Governance, and want to get "up to speed”.
• You already use Policy Governance, but want to refresh your knowledge.
• You are considering joining a board that uses Policy Governance and want to know more about how it works.

$350 per user, per annum or $1500 per annum for your entire board

To order the REALBoard On-Line Learning modules email us or phone 403.720.6282

Click here to sample one of the REALBoard On-Line Learning modules

REALBoard Tool Kits

Monitoring is critical to the board’s ability to be accountable to owners. This book is designed to address “real life” questions about the process of monitoring the CEO. How does a board attend to this important task without spending undue time doing so?  Meaningful Monitoring gives you practical tips, samples and a variety of tools to make monitoring easier and more meaningful.

$29.99 each, or order 8 copies for your board at $19.99 each and receive a complimentary CD of all the tools

To order Meaningful Monitoring email us or phone 403.720.6282 

The second in our REALBoard Tool Kit Series is designed to address real-life questions about Board Self-Evaluation using practical tips, samples and a variety of tools!  Make board self-evaluation a meaningful part of your governance process!

$29.99 each or order 8 copies for your board at $19.99 each and receive a complimentary CD of all the tools.

To order Board Self-Evaluation email us or phone 403.720.6282

The third volume in our REALBoard Tool Kit Series is designed to answer the “real-life" questions about the process of connecting or linking with owners. How does the board attend to this critical task, enabling it to gather the wisdom necessary to effectively provide leadership?.

 Connect! A Guide To Ownership Linkage provides practical tips, samples and a variety of tools to make your efforts to “Connect!”  easier and more effective.

$34.99 each or order 8 copies for your board at $24.99 each and receive a complimentary CD of all the tools.

To order this Guide to Ownership Linkage email us or phone 403.720.6282

 COMING SOON: Future-Focused Agendas

The fourth volume in our REALBoard Tool Kit Series is designed to address real-life questions about constructing effective agendas using practical tips, samples and a variety of tools! 

$34.99 each or order 8 copies for your board at $24.99 each and receive a complimentary CD of all the tools.

To order Future Focused Agendas email us or phone 403.720.6282

Governance for Health System Trustees

By Jannice E. Moore
CHA Press, Ottawa, Ontario
Foreword by Dr. John Carver

This book addresses the application of the Policy Governance model specifically to the needs of health system governors.  It provides you with 1) the questions you need to ask yourself and 2) the answers, so you can determine if you’re doing the right things to ensure the long-term future of your health organization.  Whether you’re a trustee of a health region, an acute care or a long-term care facility, or a health-related voluntary agency, you need to know and understand exactly what your board’s responsibilities are.

Read a review of this book.

Governance for Health System Trustees includes the following chapters:

1. Introduction (includes frequently asked questions)
2. The Board’s Job
3. Focus on the Mission
4. Clear Delegation and Empowerment
5. Accountability
6. Standards for Board Members’ Behavior
7. Effective Board Structure and Organization
8. Staying on Top of Information
9. Managing Board Documents and Information
10. Using Board Time Effectively
11. Managing Your Relationships
12. Taking Responsibility for Good Governance

199 pages, 2004
ISBN 1-896151-11-6 

$39.95 each plus shipping

To order Governance for Health System Trustees email us or phone 403.720.6282

PGIQ^™

A challenging, fun way to enhance Policy Governance learning !

Reinforce your understanding of Policy Governance principles and their application with a stimulating “jeopardy” style game. Teams of board members compete to answer questions from basic concepts to challenging applications in areas such as monitoring, owner linkage, ends, delegation and limitations. May be played as a board game or visually displayed with PowerPoint version, included on CD.  All questions include complete answers, as well as specific references to the subject matter in one of John or Miriam Carver’s books.

Includes:
Two complete sets of 25 questions and answers in boxed form (total 50 questions)
PowerPoint version of the two sets of questions
Re-usable score cards and markers
Instructions

Suitable for use at a board retreat, or may be played in smaller segments as an educational component of any board meeting.

PGIQ™ Board Game including CD with PowerPoint version ready to play

$95.00 each

To order the Policy Governance IQ game, email us or phone 403.720.6282