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Are you wondering about how to put together a plan to develop the governance skills of your Board members? Are you wondering about how you might increase your competency as a Board Director? Paul and Andrew discuss their experiences and some strategies to consider in your Board development plan. What skills are you hoping to develop? How should you provide education/formation to your Board members? Who should lead the planning and the sessions?



Some resources mentioned include:



<a href="http://www.capacitycanada.ca">Capacity Canada</a> <a href="https://thedirectorscollege.com/">The Directors College</a> <a href="https://www.icd.ca/">Institute for Corporate Directors</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Governance-Solutions-Competence-Confidence-Boardroom-ebook/dp/B0832LB6DF/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=board+of+directors&amp;qid=1612621902&amp;sr=8-6">Governance Solutions by Debra Brown and David Brown</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Imperfect-Board-Member-Discovering-Disciplines/dp/0787986100/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=imperfect+board+member&amp;qid=1612621969&amp;sr=8-1">The Imperfect Board Member by Jim Brown</a><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Four-Pillars-Board-Effectiveness/dp/1119615658/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&amp;keywords=board+of+directors&amp;qid=1612621925&amp;sr=8-12"> High Performance Boards by Dider Cosin</a>

Episode 17: Why Term Limits are so important (and why Paul is so passionate about them)

Paul and Andrew break down the art and science of governance to help increase your expertise as a Board Director and to encourage, motivate, and inspire you to join a Board. We believe that when Boards are informed by good governance principles, they are invaluable vehicles for citizens to engage in meaningful ways that make a positive difference for our communities. Most of all, we really love governance and we can't wait to interview experts, tell some great governance stories from organizations around the world, hash out our own ideas, and hear from you throughout this little adventure. Come join us!