Eighteen Months to Rebuild a Sport Organization's Governance Sep 02, 2026

This past May, Hockey Manitoba's membership passed four motions at their Annual General Meeting: (1)...

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The Elephant in the Room on Strategic Planning Day Aug 05, 2026

Forty minutes into a strategic planning day, someone finally says the thing everyone in the room had...

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A Better Governance Review for Nonprofit Sport Jul 01, 2026

Many organizations seek out a governance review because things feel harder than they should. Meeting...

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What Is Fiduciary Duty? A Plain-Language Guide for Sport Board Members Jun 03, 2026

You joined the board. It was mentioned that you have fiduciary duties. You wondered what that meant ...

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Good Governance Starts with Structure. Great Governance Doesn't End There. May 06, 2026

Most sport boards have done the hard work of building a foundation.

Bylaws. Some policies. Perhaps ...

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Board Committees Explained: A Guide for Sport Organizations Apr 01, 2026

A board committee, when structured well, extends a board's reach without expanding its size. It brin...

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How to Align Sport Governance With Your Values Mar 04, 2026

Every Olympic cycle, familiar debates resurface. Canada’s medal count sparks renewed discussion abou...

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Who Does What? A Guide to Defining Roles to Fix Friction in Your Boardroom Dec 03, 2025

A recurring theme has been surfacing in my recent discussions with clients: the desperate need for r...

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Your Guide to Effective Director Onboarding Sep 03, 2025

After weeks of recruitment, you’ve found the perfect new director for your board. They’re a passiona...

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Steer, Don't Row: Governance vs. Operations Jun 04, 2025

 We've all been in that board meeting. The agenda gets derailed by a 45-minute debate on the colour ...

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The New Scoreboard: Measure Your Community Impact Mar 05, 2025

We’ve all been there. Registration is up, the budget is in the black, and the U15s brought home the ...

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A Facilitator's True Value: 6 Reasons to Hire a Process Expert for Strategic Planning Dec 04, 2024

Your organization is ready to begin working on its next strategic plan. The board agrees it’s time t...

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