Governance360
Get the clarity and support you need to make meaningful, sustainable changes to your organization's governance.
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Our Approach
Is your organization ready for some meaningful change in governance? Maybe your organization has been through a significant transition, and your governance hasn't quite caught up. Maybe you've got a board that's engaged and committed, and you want to give them the structure and clarity to lead well. Or maybe you've been meaning to take a hard look at governance for a while, and aren't sure where to start.
The Governance360 process is for boards and EDs who are ready to strengthen how they lead, together, and want a clear, integrated and strategic approach to doing it.
Phase 1: Governance Assessment
We start by developing a clear, shared picture of how governance actually functions in your organization, not just on paper, but in practice. That means a thorough review of your existing governance documents and policies, and in-depth consultation with staff, board and committee members.
Phase 2: Actionable RecommendationsÂ
We provide you with a comprehensive document that includes specific recommendations to help you advance your organization's governance goals. This isn't a traditional report, it's an actionable workplan with clear priorities, outputs and implementation guidelines
Phase 3: Capacity Building
We work with you to identify your top infrastructure priorities, and develop a suite of customized policies and procedures that work together to build capacity for your board. We pair it with in-depth governance training to transfer knowledge and skills to board and staff, and provide a year of implementation support.
A holistic approach that gets real results
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See your governance whole Most governance work addresses one piece at a time. Governance360 takes a holistic approach, providing you with the full picture, so every decision about what to build is grounded in a clear, honest understanding of your specific organization. A shared, clear picture of your governance gets your board and ED on the same page and moving in the same direction.
Expert support from assessment to implementation From the initial assessment through policy development, board training, and a full year of implementation support, you have expert guidance at every stage, so you're never navigating the hard parts alone.
A board that's confident and ready to lead When everyone understands your governance — how it works, why it's structured the way it is, and what their role is within it — everything changes. Board Directors step into their roles with confidence, EDs are able to lead work through complex issues collaboratively, and your organization's leadership becomes more effective and sustainable.Â
See if we're a fit
Reach out for a friendly conversation to learn more about our Governance360 process, and see if our approach is a good fit for your organization's goals.
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Mallory Hilkewich,
Opportunity for AdvancementÂ
“From day one Nic's approach was collaborative, transparent, and thoughtfully strategic. They spent time assessing current needs and opportunities and implemented training and practice changes that will have a positive, long-term impact on the way the Board works, as well as the way individual members provide Board leadership wherever they go. I couldn’t be more impressed by Nic’s approach and would be happy to have their leadership and guidance in other organizations I work with.”
Rebecca White,
Engineers of Tomorrow
"Nic conducted a thorough governance assessment, identified and implemented policies aligned with our mission, and provided comprehensive training to our Board of Directors. Her approach was professional, insightful, and strategic, ensuring that every aspect of her work directly supported our organizational goals. Nic's contributions were instrumental in advancing our mission and empowering our Board of Directors with the knowledge and tools to perform their roles effectively".
Nancy Rumple,
Halton Food for Thought
"Nic guided us through a capacity assessment process, during which she
meticulously reviewed our internal documents and conducted in-depth consultations to
understand our governance. This assessment resulted in over sixty actionable recommendations that have been instrumental in building our organization's capacity. Her investment in our success and efforts to make the process simple and manageable for our staff and board were invaluable."
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Core Governance Functions Toolkit
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-  Ensure all essential board responsibilities are being covered.
- Â Streamline planning and organization for board meetings.
- Boost board confidence with clear roles and expectations.
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