Programs
World Class Boards offers unique, real-world-scenario based board training and development programs. In addition to powerful content, our programs deliver great Theater. You’ll sit in on fictional board meetings (though you’ll swear someone was taping an actual meeting you’ve attended) and analyze scenarios through the lens of principles you’ll learn during the program. You’ll develop a Personal Road Map for board success, which individualizes the experience to your board service; what you gain is personal and practical, not general or theoretical. And, you’ll have fun while you learn, making for a quick, but content-rich experience. Board members leave energized and enthusiastic about becoming the best board they can be.
One of the biggest strategy mistakes boards make is to confuse having a strategic plan with “being strategic.” Often boards execute strategy as just another operational exercise, engaging in the “doing” rather than “directing” and/or confusing process improvement with strategy. Leading Associations not only helps boards establish a strategic direction, but become strategic leaders.
Board Member Boot Camp
Board Member Boot Camp is no ordinary board development program. Through a highly interactive and entertaining series of real-world scenarios, you’ll apply the concepts discussed. Throughout the day you’ll capture proven methods and best-in-class strategies for effectively leading your organization. This program is offered both as a public seminar and as an on-site training program for a single board.
Designed for board members with all levels of experience and key staff.
8 hours / 4 to 5 hours / 1 to 2 hours
Building a World Class Board
Building a World Class Board is a personalized training and board development program designed for a single board of directors. It is offered as either a 4- or 5-hour program on-site at a time and location most convenient to your association’s board of directors. At the end of the day, your board will be well on its way to developing its aspirational culture, focused on strategy and best-in-class governance.
Designed for board members with all levels of experience and key staff.
8 hours / 4 to 5 hours / 1 to 2 hours
Board Health Assessment
Boards of Directors benefit by examining the effectiveness of their team, yet often lack the expertise to do so independently. The Board Health Assessment provides objective insights into organizational strengths and challenge areas, as well as how the organization compares to established standards.
The Board Health Assessment is complimentary for executive directors and boards of directors.
World Class Governance
This 4-hour program is deep dive into organizational governance best practices and strategic leadership. During the program you’ll identify your board’s strengths and weaknesses regarding your governance structure, culture and execution. And you’ll establish priorities for board development and enhancing governance effectiveness.
World Class Committees
Nonprofit committee work is at the heart of great work nonprofits do and carries a unique set of challenges. World Class committees work within the organization’s strategic framework to assure they are integrated with board vision and staff operations.
Strategic Leadership
Explore the 5 principles of strategic leadership. Learn the board’s proper role and the ideal board/CEO relationship in advancing the organization.
Building a Strategic Board
Having strategies is not the same as being strategic. This program teaches a board how to create a culture and a governance system that drives strategy beyond having a strategic plan.
rEvolutionary Governance™
rEvolutionary Governance™ is a practical model to establish your ideal governance system based on your board’s current state of development on a 6-stage continuum. Unlike current popular models, this system applies equally to small associations with no staff and a handful of volunteers to associations with multi-million dollar budgets and thousands of volunteers.
Overcoming Board Malfunction and Dysfunction
No one wants to deal with distracting personality issues and factional boards. Learn to identify the three areas of dysfunction and gain tools for addressing each area.
You’ll learn to:
- Identify the type of dysfunction and the right strategy to address it
- Deal with difficult board members and not end up in the cross hairs
- Fix broken processes and build your aspirational culture
You’ll get specific tools and strategies for overcoming cultural issues, conflicts, and difficult personalities.
5 Elements of a World Class Board (Webinar)
A great board is achieved through deliberate design. Participants will explore the specific components required to make the transition from a good board to a great board. This framework keeps the board operating strategically and optimizes the board/staff relationship.
Among the keys to success are:
- Focusing on the Aspirational Culture;
- Executing on a clearly defined governance process; and
- Maintaining a strategic and goal-driven
Program Rates
In-Person Programs (United States)
half day: $6,000
full day: $7,000 to $8,000
day + a half: $8,500
two day: $9,000
In-Person Programs (Metro Denver)
half day: $4,000
full day: $5,000
day and a half: $6,500
two day: $7,000
Executive Coaching: $375/hour*
Mediation & Conflict Reduction: $450/hour*
*Free 30 minute introductory sessions are available
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For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact us today. We can help you create more association value and provide board governance and support.