Governance Consulting

The presentation went very well.  I was very relaxed last evening and this morning.  We were an hour behind and I had 3 interruptions (which were all great comments) and it didn’t throw me off at all.  I was confident and only turned to look at my slides for the two pictures, which were very well received.  I’ve had a great deal of very positive feedback. I can’t thank you enough for your guidance and coaching.  I couldn’t have done so well without you. Looking forward to our next session.

We hired Brenda to help develop new governance policies for our organization following an operational review by one of our partners. Brenda's depth of knowledge in board governance was exceptional (I would even go as far as say that Brenda's abilities are unparalleled locally). Combined with her acute business acumen, Brenda consistently provided reliable and professional advice, resulting in a completely transformed, well-organized, and fully functional organization. We can't thank Brenda enough for her expertise, honesty, and skills in helping to bring much-needed, positive change to our organization.

This is the book you have been looking for if you want a supportive, hands-on working resource for your board.  The Productive Boardroom provides step-by-step guidance that leads to the understanding, implementation, and evaluation of an effective board.  As a knowledgeable facilitator and coach, Dr. Kelleher-Flight provides clarification and direction that enables a board to engage in objective and transparent decision-making which results in the achievement of the board’s strategic goals.  You won’t just read this book, you will respond to it – often.  It will involve you in both focused reading and written response as you become a confident board member who is clear about the board’s critical roles and responsibilities. The Productive Boardroom supports board members in making decisions which are in the best interest of its clients and stakeholders.

Brenda, I think your help has been invaluable in developing my leadership skills. As a chair of a provincial and National nonprofit organization I found your ability to help our boards determine its governance style was most beneficial. Writing bylaws for both organizations has been a very tedious job but you helped me understand that this is most important as we build a strong foundation for our organizations. You also helped me and the other board members understand why we needed to ensure some items were clearly stated and others belonged in governance policies. Another lesson was to realize that bylaws are written specifically for each organization and are designed to reflect the organizations needs at that particular time. Brenda your help and tips for conducting meetings effectively has also been most useful. When a meeting is conducted effectively a lot can be accomplished. It is so important to help all board members feel worthy and valuable by engaging them. We need to recognize their strengths and understand why diversity on a board can also be such a strength. Brenda you have helped me understand many of these characteristics. I continue to truly value your expertise as it helps me work with our board to accomplish what is needed for the people we represent through our nonprofit organization.

The consultant had a very good grasp of our organization. Information was well presented and flowed in a logical manner to allow great appreciation of the material. The consultant was obviously an expert in the field of governance and presented a wealth of information. There is much more we need to avail of to support our efforts. Very informative and helpful.

Brenda’s comprehensive workshop demonstrates her vast experience and application in all areas of board governance.  The pace and examples, as well as her presentation style is impressive.  The accompanying book offers long-lasting value and reference companion to the workshop content.