Board and leadership training
We specialize in delivering high-quality training on governance and leadership, designed to empower boards and organizational leaders to thrive. Our courses are tailored to meet the unique needs of each group, ensuring that participants gain practical knowledge and actionable insights to enhance their effectiveness. From foundational governance principles to advanced leadership strategies, our training equips boards with the tools to excel in their roles and drive organizational success.
Find out why Governance Guru training has been called “the most valuable time I’ve ever spent in a class” and “mandatory … for every board member.”
- Introduction to the board
- Board financial oversight
- Running effective meetings
- Chair-specific training
- Board evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Board/staff relations
- Executive coaching
- Board coaching
- Chair coaching
- Implementation and change management
Coaching
Whether you are a new executive director, an incoming board chair, or a seasoned CEO, executive coaching can help you navigate your unique challenges and become more effective in your role. Coaching provides tailored guidance, accountability, and opportunities for growth, empowering leaders to refine their skills and confidently address complex responsibilities.
For new executive directors, coaching can ease the transition into leadership by providing clarity and support in areas like board relations, strategic planning, and organizational oversight. For incoming board chairs, it offers tools to facilitate effective meetings, manage group dynamics, and foster collaboration. Seasoned CEOs benefit from a fresh perspective, strategies to address blind spots, and the chance to continuously evolve as leaders.
Coaching bridges the gap between experience and excellence, helping leaders achieve their goals and drive organizational success. Discover how coaching can elevate your leadership today.
Strategic and operational planning
With years of experience, we specialize in helping organizations craft effective strategic and operational plans that set a clear path to success. Our approach focuses on understanding your unique goals and challenges, ensuring the plan aligns with your vision and mission. From identifying priorities to outlining actionable steps, we guide you through the entire process, equipping your team with the tools needed to execute the plan effectively.
Strategic and operational planning is about more than setting goals, it’s about creating a roadmap for sustainable growth and resilience. Whether you’re looking to enhance your organization’s impact or navigate a changing environment, we provide the expertise and support to guide you toward a successful future
- Facilitation
- Consultation
- Training and guidance
- Development and copywriting
- Board retreats
- Decision-making
- Complex conversations
- Annual general meetings
- Mergers
- Conflict resolution
Facilitation
Our facilitation services are designed to provide the support your group needs to effectively navigate complex meetings, strategic discussions, or challenging processes. Whether you’re tackling organizational planning, addressing sensitive topics, or working through major decisions, we bring a structured, unbiased approach that ensures every voice is heard and progress is made.
With extensive experience in guiding diverse groups, we focus encouraging open dialogue, keeping discussions on track, and building consensus. We create a safe and productive environment, enabling your team to explore options, identify solutions, and achieve actionable outcomes.
Let us help your organization navigate its most important conversations with confidence and clarity, ensuring that challenges are met and objectives are reached.
Governance support
We specialize in reviewing governance structures and procedures as well as bylaw reviews and policy evaluations to help your board operate more effectively and deliver greater value to your organization. Governance reviews focus on assessing your governance structure, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring alignment with best practices.
By providing clear recommendations and actionable insights, we empower your board to strengthen its oversight, enhance decision-making, and support your organization’s mission. Whether it’s updating bylaws, refining policies, or conducting a comprehensive review, our expertise ensures your governance framework is robust and effective and our inclusive processes ensure that all voices are heard. Partner with us to help your board excel and better serve your organization’s needs.
- Governance audits and reviews
- Bylaws and policy review
- Expert guidance and consultation
- Best-practice implementation
Rules and resources
Join hundreds of boards around the world and use Guru’s Rules to help you run a more effective nonprofit board meeting and set a stronger board culture. We’ve also harnessed our extensive experience to develop additional tools and templates that streamline your work.
Get in touch
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