As an Integral Master Coach(TM), I am required to engage in meaningful practices to continuously hone my capacity to be in service of others. An additional benefit is that I am part of a generous community of world-leading coaches who are committed to sharing – it’s a gift that keeps on giving. This … [Read more...] about Hosting Purposeful Meetings
Is sport content with the glacial pace of change when it comes to diversity on Boards?
My business partner and good friend Steve Indig and I have been dreaming big these days. Fresh off a 25th anniversary which helped us launch a new website, welcome a new associate, and host a gathering in Ottawa to thank our National clients for their trust and business, we met recently to discuss … [Read more...] about Is sport content with the glacial pace of change when it comes to diversity on Boards?
Increasing Leadership Opportunities for Women
Increasingly I’m inspired to think of choices when tackling both every day and complex problems by approaching them as ‘and/with’ problems instead ‘either/or’. This connected duality had me thinking about the role of men and women in sport and how the sector would benefit if we approached it under … [Read more...] about Increasing Leadership Opportunities for Women
Governing Documents: Separating Constitution, Bylaws, Policies, and Rules
Recently, organizations in Ontario and BC have been asking us about transitioning to compliance with the upcoming Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) and the new BC Societies Act. For many organizations (especially local clubs) this is the first time in many years that their governing … [Read more...] about Governing Documents: Separating Constitution, Bylaws, Policies, and Rules
NFP Act After-Care – Tasks after Transitioning to Compliance
With 24 National Sport Organizations (NSOs) having transitioned to compliance with the new NFP Act, and more organizations in the process of completing the final steps of transition, now is a good time to review some of the tasks to which an NFP Act-compliant organization should turn its … [Read more...] about NFP Act After-Care – Tasks after Transitioning to Compliance
In Camera Meetings and Minutes of In Camera Meetings
There are times within meetings, particularly executive meetings, when discussions must be kept confidential. Such discussions are considered to be “in camera” meetings. In camera meetings have a legitimate purpose but because they restrict the normal information reported to the membership of an … [Read more...] about In Camera Meetings and Minutes of In Camera Meetings