Policy Governance Implementation Archives

If it Was Easy, Everyone Would Do It!

Posted by Jeffery Schau
On July 22, 2021
Policy Governance Implementation

Policy Governance® is a model of governance based on a set of integrated principles. When a board consistently applies these principles, the organization is positioned for incredible impact. The hope of what could be is easy to grasp. When a board evaluating how it governs explores the model, it may ask the question, “If this […]

Shift Happens

Posted by Jannice Moore
On September 30, 2020
Board Development, Board Orientation, Policy Governance Implementation

Indulge me in a little nostalgia. Before COVID, I spent a lot of time in airplanes. I had the flight attendant announcements memorized: “In preparation for landing, please fasten your seatbelts, ensure your seat backs and table trays are in the upright and locked positions, and stow your carryon baggage safely. Please use caution when opening overhead […]

Implementing Policy Governance: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Posted by Rose Mercier
On November 6, 2018
Policy Governance Implementation

Before we decide to invest in anything major, either as an individual or as an organization, we often undertake a cost benefit analysis. We usually start by listing the benefits, the potential upside of moving forward. If we want to make sure we’re considering all the angles, we also list the potential downsides. So, what […]

Considerations before Implementing Policy Governance®

Posted by Ted Hull
On July 3, 2018
Policy Governance Implementation

You may have landed on this blog because you are one of the quiet –or not so quiet –advocates for Policy Governance®to be introduced to your board. Perhaps your board would like to implement the model, but doesn’t know where to start. It’s possible it has all the pieces in place, but now wonders where […]

Don’t Resolve – Commit!

Posted by Jannice Moore
On January 3, 2017
Policy Governance Implementation, Policy Governance System

Did your board make any New Year’s Resolutions? (I don’t mean the kind that say, “RESOLVED: to accept the budget.”) I’m here to suggest that your board NOT make resolutions. Too often, resolutions end up being wishful thinking. Unless they are truly a COMMITMENT, nothing changes. So why not make a few meaningful board commitments […]

Holding On for Dear Life …… or Death!

Posted by Richard Stringham
On December 13, 2016
Policy Governance Implementation

In my days as a much younger man I was invited to join friends for a weekend of canoeing on a river which included some exciting sections of rapids. Although not requiring a high level of white-water skills, it was nonetheless challenging especially for a novice such as myself. I had done a fair bit […]

Is Policy Governance® a “Good Fit” for Your Board?

Posted by Paul Zilz
On November 15, 2016
Governance Improvement, Policy Governance Implementation

So you are looking at your board’s governance approach and wondering if Policy Governance® is right for your organization? I remember when I was newly elected as a leader of a board, and we were looking to adopt the “Carver model.” I had no idea what that meant and had not read any of John […]

Shift Happens

Posted by Jannice Moore
On October 18, 2016
Board Development, Board Orientation, Policy Governance Implementation

I fly a lot. I have the flight attendant announcements memorized: “In preparation for landing, please fasten your seat belts, ensure your seat backs and table trays are in the upright and locked positions, and stow your carry-on baggage safely. Please use caution when opening overhead bins, as articles may have shifted during flight.” Recently, […]