by Rose Mercier | May 8, 2025 | Rose Mercier
Each Sunday I receive an email blog1. There’s a mix of quotations and short paragraphs. Always thought-provoking, often insightful, sometimes motivating. A while back I read the following quote from Geoff Colvin: “When we learn to do anything new—how to drive, for...
by Rose Mercier | Jan 23, 2025 | Rose Mercier
In mid-January, we held a second webinar. It addressed the objections and misconceptions often heard about Policy Governance®. We know not everyone can attend a webinar. As with the first webinar, we want to share ideas for how to respond to the three misconceptions,...
by Rose Mercier | Dec 12, 2024 | Rose Mercier
These days, many are unhappy with misinformation about a subject they care about. Before social media boosted misinformation, “myths” often surrounded Policy Governance.” If you’ve spoken with board members or staff about adopting Policy...
by Rose Mercier | Nov 14, 2024 | Rose Mercier
I work with a wide variety of boards when they develop their Ends policies for the first time. I usually start by emphasizing that Ends describe the long-term results that the board wants the organization to produce. I remind board members that Ends state who should...
by Rose Mercier | Oct 3, 2024 | Rose Mercier
Recently I drove six hours in one direction to facilitate a workshop and then I drove another six hours home. (You might be wondering – why not fly? That was the original plan until I realized that it was actually going to take longer than driving.) I wanted a...
