Board governance is a deciding component of organizational effectiveness
and a crucial part of the functioning life of non-profit and public
sector organizations.
After closer scrutiny of their internal governance, people often
realize that their boards function in a less than ideal way. They
want to resolve these problems and get on with the work of their
organization. They want the quick fix.
This site has no quick fixes. But it does offer a variety of approaches
to the subject.
We look at both the theory and practice of getting to better board
governance. Our aim is not to provide universal solutions but facilitate
the process by which organizations can tailor their own governance
solutions.
Governance is a journey where the route and destination evolve
and change. The site is divided into four interconnected tutorials
to help you set and steer the course:
Assess your governance - allows you
to evaluate where your board is now, and outlines options for more
in-depth governance assessments.
Governance basics - examines the
ideas at the root of the board's role and what they mean in practice.
Mission-Based Governance - Explores the notion that governance arrangements should be tailored to an organization’s mission, rather than to a “best” model.
Bylaws and policies - provides comprehensive
sample bylaws and governance policies.
Practical Tips -
highlights common pitfalls and keys to success.
We hope you find the site useful. We would appreciate any feedback
on the site both in terms of content and format.
