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Overview

Course #1 New Director Orientation

This course is a comprehensive class in governance best practices which covers all areas of how boards work. You will learn why boards exist, what must happen in board meetings, the roles on boards, how boards should evaluate CEO performance, what strategic planning and risk management is, how to do board self-evaluation, and so much more in the 8 modules.

This course is efficient, concise and jam-packed with good governance information to help you right away. The course is accompanied by the full PowerPoint presentation and exercises for each module.

This course is designed for:

  • Anyone joining a board as new director orientation
  • Experienced board members and CEOs to get new governance ideas that can be used right away.

Catherine Raso, the instructor for this course, has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector—as a CEO, board member, and highly skilled facilitator consulting with more than 600 boards in her career around the world.

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Course Curriculum

    1. What to expect from the course modules

    2. Course Materials

    1. Module 1 - First Principles: A Board's Governance Philosophy

    2. Module 2 - Ownership, Representation and Board Education

    3. Module 3 - Board-Management Distinction: Who Does What?

    4. Module 4 - Roles on the Board: Chair, Secretary, Committees and Board Size

    5. Module 5 - Strategic Planning, Generative Governance and Results

    6. Module 6 - Risk Management Made Easy

    7. Module 7 - CEO Performance Evaluation and Monitoring

    8. Module 8 - Board Process, Board Self-Evaluation and Board Documents

About this course

  • $299.00
  • 1.5 hours of video content

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long are the courses?

    Course 1 is 90 minutes. Courses 2 and 3 are 60 minutes each.

  • Are any resources included?

    Yes, each course has downloadable PDF resources that you can use to get started right away.

  • Will I have lifetime access to each course?

    Yes, you will have indefinite access if you purchase the course. If you subscribe, then you will have access for the subscription period.

  • Can my entire board have access?

    Yes, with any purchase of an individual course, or subscription to the Bundle, your entire Board can have access. Just share the password!

  • I’m evaluating this for my Board and I’m not sure about purchasing.

    I’m available by email and by phone if necessary. Please contact us at [email protected] with your questions.

  • If I purchase today, will I have access immediately?

    Yes, you will be able to access your courses immediately.

  • Are my options to (1) purchase each course for $299 or (2) purchase the bundle and access all 3 courses and the video library for $49/month?

    Yes, that is correct. You can purchase any or all of the 3 courses for $299 each. Or you can purchase a subscription (monthly or annually) which allows access while you are subscribing, but you also get access to the additional video library.

  • If I buy each course, do I also have access to additional video topics OR does that only apply to the monthly subscription the bundle?

    Access to the additional video topics is only available with the monthly (or annual) subscription.

  • Is there a money back guarantee?

    Yes! You have 30 days to view the videos. If you’re not satisfied with the value of your purchase, please contact us with your feedback and we’ll process a full refund. Satisfaction Guaranteed!

What People Are Saying

Marg Spoelstra

CEO Autism Ontario

“Catherine’s on-line courses are clear, very informative, and actionable immediately. Our board is much better off having access to these courses!”

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