Board members are not born understanding how to govern. Neither are they prepared to govern because they bring a needed perspective to the board, because they are a major donor, or because they run a successful enterprise. Governance attends to the mission, vision, values, and policies that define ends and boundaries of the organization. By them the executive leadership of the organization can operate accordingly. If the board does not do this work, no-one else will. If the board does not recruit, educate or prepare itself accordingly, it will not govern effectively.

For many organizations conversations about mission is as far as governance gets. Evaluating the performance of the organization according to that mission seldom happens. Moving more deeply into vision, values, and policies are nearly absent.

Design Group International can assist your organization in developing an informed, well-prepared and effective board. Whether through recruiting, advising, educating, leading a board retreat, assisting in the development of mission, or working through strategic mapping, Design Group International stands ready to help.

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