Essentials of Governance

Essentials of Governance - Winter 2023

GOVERNANCE
Where does a Board’s authority come from? What is the difference between governance and management? Who does what, and why? Each of these questions unlocks a wealth of knowledge that you will unpack with expert leadership.

Live Lesson: Jan 31, 2023 | 9am - 12pm PDT

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Course description

Where does a Board’s authority come from? What is the difference between governance and management? Who does what, and why?

Dive into the essentials of board governance with John Kay, governance expert and CEO of Realize Strategies. Get exclusive direct access to John’s 20+ years of experience leading and mentoring a wide variety of Canadian and international boards of all sizes. Led by John, you will explore the “secrets” of effective Boards: the principles that guide these Boards, elements of well-functioning Boards, and three zones for governance.

This course is an intensive LIVE 3-hour lesson in Zoom and Miro with practical group work, tangible takeaways, sector insights, and instruction by John Kay, CEO of Realize Strategies and governance expert. This course will be open from Jan 30 - Feb 3, 2023.

Who is this for?

Current, new, or incoming directors
CEOs looking to better understand how to work with their boards
Human resources and organizational design specialists from the private or public sector

Benefits for you

Understand your Board in terms of life cycle and model of governance
Evaluate the roles and core responsibilities of the Board, Directors, Chair, Committees and CEO/ED
Articulate the sources of Board authority and key areas for compliance, and the role of policy
Explore key principles for effective governance and well-functioning Boards

Instructor

All of our instructors are experts in their fields and practicing consultants, bringing you the latest insights and best practices grounded in research and current trends.

John Kay

CEO and Senior Instructor
CPA, CMA, MBA

John thrives on the challenge of unlocking the potential of people and organizations who are working to build a better tomorrow. With over two decades of experience, John uses his vision and expertise to look beyond limits to drive sustainable, transformative organizational change through strategy, governance, culture, and business model innovation. He has held a range of senior and executive positions in both the private and public sector and has worked on a vast range of projects spanning social services, real estate, insurance, finance, food and beverage, education, arts, tourism, and more. Currently, John serves as chair on several non-profit and co-op boards across the country such as Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC), among others.

Course topics

Great Boards: Myths and Maxims
Board Life Cycle
Understanding Governance
Who Does What, and Why?
Authority, Compliance, Policy
• Effective Boards