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Does Willpower Lead to Success?

Does Willpower Lead to Success?

It’s that time of year again. Your board has resolved that THIS year, things will be different.  You will do a better job of – fill in the blank. You’ve begun using Policy Governance®, but are struggling with how to maintain a connection with owners. Or your CEO...
When Boards Make Big Changes and Govern with Purpose

When Boards Make Big Changes and Govern with Purpose

Remember the last time you moved or renovated? My wife and I are making major renovations to our main floor in the house. Wow! What an endeavor! As well as you try to anticipate the various decisions that must be made, there are always 100 more that arise because of...
It Works in Small Organizations, Too

It Works in Small Organizations, Too

Several years ago I was invited to join the board of a small not-for-profit organization.  It had been sliding downhill as a going concern for a number of years and the board had just taken the drastic action of dismissing the CEO with no notice amidst allegations of...
Ten Traits of Effective Board Members

Ten Traits of Effective Board Members

Have you ever played on a sports team, worked on a business team, or served on a board, where the people could not work together effectively to accomplish the goal? This can be a frustrating and challenging experience, and often it is because the people on the team...

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Policy Governance® Virtual Workshops

Introduction to Policy Governance® courses starting:

October 8, 2025

November 5, 2025

Assessing Monitoring Reports:

October 22, 2025

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