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Freedom In Discipline

Freedom In Discipline

Has your board considered Policy Governance® but decided against it because it sounded like too much work, or you heard it was too confining? Often, this translates into “we don’t really want to exercise discipline.” Many boards tend to shy away from discipline....
The Trick To Good Soup

The Trick To Good Soup

As I mentioned in a previous blog, I’ve been exploring an emerging perspective on “Growth Mindset vs. Closed Mindset”. One of the leaders in this work is the Neuroleadership Institute. Their research indicates that the simple...
At What Point do I Begin?

At What Point do I Begin?

I am always pleased when I am invited by an organization to come and help them with their board of directors. Then comes the fine tuning of the invitation. They have requested to see all the various “systems” of board governance and learn...
Taking Stock – Hindsight Can Be Positive

Taking Stock – Hindsight Can Be Positive

“Hindsight is 20/20 vision.”   We often consider this a negative statement as we rue some decision we have made. As we head into the literal year 2020, let’s consider the statement in a positive light. Hindsight literally means “thinking about things after they’ve...
How a Board can Embrace Diversity

How a Board can Embrace Diversity

It would be hard not to notice the proliferation of media stories, academic and industry research, anecdotal evidence, and statistics about the diversity – or lack thereof – on boards of directors. Corporate boards, in particular, have been under pressure from...

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Policy Governance® Virtual Workshops

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October 8, 2025

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October 22, 2025

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