Getting Involved with Govern for Impact
Here’s what’s happening:
There are many opportunities for you to network with others who share your specific interests. We also invite you to join us in furthering the important work of Govern for Impact, as we seek to fulfil our Ends and give impetus to this year’s conference theme “Leading Together”.
All the groups listed on the following pages are fuelled by volunteer contributors, passionate about what they do and Govern for Impact thanks them for their service.
Govern for Impact's Organizational Structures 2015 - 2018
This structure has been developed in alignment with Govern for Impact's 2015-2018 Action Plan, which implements Govern for Impact's Strategic Plan. The structure consists of Core Function Teams and Hubs.
Govern for Impact Hubs
Hubs are informal focal points fueled by practitioner demand, exploration and distinctive interests. A Hub may develop around a specific sector, geographic area, role, topic, etc. They facilitate peer networking opportunities and may develop into more formalized interest groups or networks as members’ desire.
Govern for Impact currently has the following Hubs, some are active others are still in the initiation stages.
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ASSOCIATIONS HUB |
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Focuses on the unique nature of practicing Policy Governance in associations. Provides peer group support and opportunity to share experience and learn from each other with external input as may be helpful. Establishes program of discussions, development activities and speakers. |
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CLERK & BOARD ADMINISTRATORS HUB |
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Provides support for Clerks and Board Administrators working with Policy Governance boards to share knowledge and learn from their peers about their unique function and role. Develops clerks and board administrator contacts. Meets quarterly. |
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Shelley Farouse SFarouse@crnns.ca |
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EDUCATION HUB |
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Explores the application of Policy Governance to education organizations. |
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FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS HUB |
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Explores the application of Policy Governance to faith based organizations. Open to all faiths and denominations. |
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Ted Hull thull@tedhullconsulting.com |
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GOVERNMENTAL APPLICATIONS HUB |
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Explores the application of Policy Governance to various levels and functioning of government. |
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Hub Coordinator position is open. Interim contact athens@order4orgs.com |
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INTERNATIONAL HUB |
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Makes recommendations on how IPGA can truly be an international entity. Especially in terms of other cultures and languages. |
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LEARNING CIRCLES HUB |
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IPGA Learning Circles are created by consultants working on large or tricky projects who want to bring together colleagues to a) share the learning, b) get other input and c) build in some extra back-up in case they cannot do all or part of the work involved at any time. So far one group is being formed around a large scale corporate project and another is being mooted around applying Policy Governance to a large network of small start-up non-profits. |
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Varies according to project. Contact ceo@policygovernanceassociation.org |
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NEW TO POLICY GOVERNANCE CONSULTING HUB |
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Provides support and ideas for those who are new to consulting focused on Policy Governance or those with limited experience. |
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John Bohley jpbohley@gmail.com |
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SIMPLIFYING POLICY GOVERNANCE HUB |
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Considers how the teaching and implementation of Policy Governance may be made simpler without compromising success or key principles. |
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Richard Pockat richard@drysideconsulting.com |
Other Hub Ideas
There has previously been interest around Policy Governance Certification, Diversity, setting up a Book club or writing articles for the website, and for establishing hubs based on a geographic location (e.g. the IPGA Wellington Hub in New Zealand’s capital city). If you are interested in contributing to any of these or starting a new hub, please make yourself known to Cam Brinsdon at Board Clarity Ltd (info@boardclarity.co.nz).
Govern for Impact Work Teams
Govern’s work is fueled by our community of generous and talented volunteers who make Ends achievement possible.
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