Defining purpose, direction and responsibilities
Some of our work is not exactly aligned to our mission, how do we get back on track?
Is it appropriate for board members to be involved in daily operations?
How can we prepare for a successful transition of leadership?
Effective governance is the foundation of success for any organization. The process of governing is dynamic, with board and staff responsibilities changing as organizations evolve. The work of governing doesn’t neatly divide between board and staff, and no single approach to governance is appropriate for every organization. The objective perspective of MissionWise consultants can add significant value and create conditions for greater ease of operations with organizations at every stage.
MissionWise provides expertise, education and facilitation to expediently guide and support board and staff leadership of organizations by defining why their organization exists, where it is headed, how it’s going to get there, and who is responsible for each piece.
Investigate
Get everyone on the same page about governance with an introduction or refresher to best practices tailored to your organization’s size and stage. MissionWise offers presentations, surveys and workshops designed to clarify and inspire.
- Presentation & Workshop Package – Create clarity among board and leadership about what governance is and why it matters with a presentation or half-day workshop.
- Governance Survey Package – A simple, low-cost survey of staff and board to gauge clarity of purpose and roles and responsibilities.
Prepare
Objective facilitation is especially valuable for leadership by providing perspective in establishing mission and organizational strategies and defining the roles of board and staff. For organizations seeking more clarity and definition of what governance is and the responsibilities of both board and staff, MissionWise offers facilitated workshops that make the most of participants’ collective wisdom and time
- Smart Start Package – Facilitated kick-off meeting and process for addressing key governance needs.
- Wise Package – Facilitated process to define all governance requirements and issues, including bylaws, board responsibilities and job descriptions.
Sustain
Governance is a dynamic process that evolves with the organization. MissionWise provides guidance, coaching and facilitation to integrate strong governance into board and staff operations.
- Sustain & Grow Package – Objective guidance and coaching to insure governance is effectively evolving with the organization.
Custom Offerings
Already have strong governance, but want to build trust, mutual respect, honest communications and collaborative relationships? We’d be honored to help define and steward a process.
