Exploring

What

• An introduction to policy governance or coherent governance, outlining what it can do for an organization

Why

• One member (or more) of a board-management team has heard about Policy Governance or Coherent Governance and wants to learn more, or is already familiar with a model but wishes to introduce its concepts and potential benefits to other members of the team

Who

• Board members and their CEO, or Board members, the CEO, and the CEO’s top management team

When

• Usually at a special meeting of the board.
• Time required for initial introduction to the model can be from 1-2 hours.

Where

• Wherever the board usually meets, or at a retreat site.

How

1. Initial discussion with board’s contact person (this could be the CEO) about issues the board is dealing with, and the board’s awareness and interest in learning more about the model.
2. Presentation and explanation of the model. (See example presentation)
3. Discussion of services we can offer to help the board learn more, to develop a set of board policies, to integrate the model into board business, and stay on track with the model.
4. Recommended further study and preparation.