Have you ever:

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- Wondered why smart people so often get stuck in group stupidity?

-  Been frustrated by a micromanaging boss or board of directors?

-  Served on a “working” board of directors, where operational and governance roles were combined?

-  Looked for a practical way of “doing more with less”?

-  Wished that accountability didn’t have to come at the expense of speed, creativity, and results?

If you sit on or work for a board of directors, or if you have ever held shares in a company hit by failure or scandal, chances are you have seen group dysfunction in action. Why does it seem that most directors are intelligent, accomplished and passionate individuals, but yet somehow boards so often experience frustration, confusion, unpleasant politics, apathy, and burn-out?

Highlighting the distinctions and connections between governance and management, this workshop illustrates an elegant, principle-based system that benefits board members, senior managers, staff, customers, owners, and other stakeholders.

By attending this event, the professional will be able to:

• delegate effectively without stifling creativity
•  minimize the complexity of organizational or project communications
•  be accountable without sacrificing flexibility or efficiency
•  distinguish clearly between governance vs. management roles and functions
• know how to steer an organization vs. how and when to apply the brakes

When people and organizations are continually being urged to “do more with less,” participants of this session will be newly inspired about the possibilities that emerge when good governance and management come together.

PDU: 2.5

Agenda

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Training session

We will start the session promptly at 6:10 PM. Light refreshment will be served.

ABOUT Susan Mogensen:

President of Brown Dog Consulting, Susan Mogensen’s passion lies in helping people work more effectively together in pursuit of productivity, profit, and progress. Drawing on her skills, training and experience in group facilitation and board governance, Susan inspires clients with the new possibilities that emerge when rational design is applied to the meeting or board governance context. She holds a B.A. (Honors) in Political Science from Carleton University, and certificates in Participative Training Techniques (PTT), Presentation Skills, Group Facilitation, and Small Business Development. Susan was personally trained by John and Miriam Carver at the Policy Governance® Academy (SM) in 2002, served as CEO of the International Policy Governance Association from 2004-2009, has had articles published in the governance journal, Board Leadership, and other publications, and has been a speaker and facilitator at governance conferences throughout Canada and the United States.

www.browndogconsulting.com

What people are saying about Susan Mogensen:

"Training by Susan Mogensen on governance was a practical training and specific on execution. Highly recommend to current and future leaders"

"Having served on other boards, I found this training to be of very high value. It would have been nice if I had known about it when I was on board, would have made our life much easy and we would have been able to provide more to our members"

Cancellation and No-Show policy
If you have made a reservation and find that you will be unable to attend please send an email tofinance@pmi-sfbac.org and cancel as early as possible.  Cancellations after August 17, 2012 are subject to the full charge to ensure the Chapter does not incur excessive expenses.