Explorations in Policy Governance Series Q1 2026

Explorations in Policy Governance Series Q1 2026

Mar 04 | Online event - 4 sessions

Explorations In Policy Governance Series

This multi-session series will examine various aspects of governance, including both practical skill-building as well as exploration of broader governance concepts and issues that inform the Policy Governance approach.  Whether your board uses Policy Governance or another approach to governance, this series will offer thought-provoking ideas and powerful techniques to deepen your board’s effectiveness.

Free to CBLD enrollees.  

$120 per person if not enrolled in CBLD.

If enrolled in CBLD, please ensure there is no charge at checkout.  If there is, make sure you’ve selected your co-op name properly.  If you have, and it still wants to charge you, please email us for support.

 

 


Series Session Dates:

Session 1: Policy Governance Essentials
Wednesday, March 4th, 7:30-8:45pm Eastern
Presenters:  Hether Jonna & Ben Sandel

Have you heard of PG but don’t know what it is? Are you part of a co-op or organization that is starting to think about your governance structure? Join us to learn more about a popular and widely used governance system used by cooperatives and other mission-driven organizations.


Session 2: Effective Monitoring of Executive Limitations Policies

Wednesday, March 11th, 7:30-8:45pm Eastern
Presenter: Todd Wallace

In Policy Governance, executive limitations monitoring is a key component of the system, and practicing it well is integral to creating a healthy relationship between the board and GM. In this session we will do a deep dive into the practice and process of executive limitations monitoring, and talk about the capabilities required to do this well. Note: this workshop assumes a working knowledge of Policy Governance principles or prior experience with the Policy Governance system.

Session 3:  Elevating the Ends
Wednesday, March 18th, 7:30-8:45pm Eastern
Presenter: Molly Phipps

This session will focus on the Ends policies and their role as key drivers of organizational purpose and impact. We’ll consider the philosophy and logic behind Ends policies within  the Policy Governance system, the components of an effective Ends policy, and how to monitor them productively.


Session 4: Policy Governance Puzzles

Wednesday, March 25th, 7:30-8:45pm Eastern
Presenters: Molly Snell-Larch and  Michael Healy

Building on an understanding of Policy Governance gained in sessions 1 and 2 of this series, we will explore some common questions and dilemmas that arise in actual practice. This is an opportunity to build your fluency in using this system so that your board can do great work on behalf of your co-op.

 

Free to CBLD enrollees.  

$120 per person if not enrolled in CBLD.

If enrolled in CBLD, please ensure there is no charge at checkout.  If there is, make sure you’ve selected your co-op name properly.  If you have, and it still wants to charge you, please email us for support.

 

Special pricing is available to startups and financially challenged co-ops. Please contact us for more information:

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