by Richard Stringham | Jun 26, 2018 | Richard Stringham
Board members and CEOs who work with Policy Governance® should be familiar with the concept of Ends policies. These are powerful statements of what difference the organization is to produce in the world, for whom, and for what worth. This concept is distinct from what...
by Richard Stringham | May 1, 2018 | Richard Stringham
Often when I look at mission statements and strategic plans and other direction setting documents for organizations, I will find many effort words. Some boards are in the business of “seeking” a better community. Some want to “promote” their cause. Still others...
by Andrew Bergen | Nov 14, 2017 | Andrew Bergen
Not too many minutes ago, the plane I am sitting on took off and is taking me home. I’m anxious to return. I’ve been on the road for a while and look forward to home and connecting with those I love. It’s the beginning of the winter weather where I am, so I know that...
by Rose Mercier | Oct 17, 2017 | Rose Mercier
I read a wide variety of articles and reports –sometimes because they help to understand the breadth of thinking about governance, sometimes to help me reflect on how Policy Governance® can support increasingly impactful governance, sometimes just out of curiosity....
by Jannice Moore | Sep 12, 2017 | Jannice Moore
A typo in a newspaper headline earlier this year caught my eye. The photo was of several wild boars, and the headline read “Alberta admits defeat in attempt to wipe out wild BOARD with bounty.” [emphasis added] The article goes on to explain how wild boars have...
