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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The 5 Biggest Lessons from 5 Years of Spark Solutions Sep 04, 2024

Five years ago, last month, just prior to a global pandemic and sport grinding to a standstill, I to...

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Your Sport Isn't Shrinking. Your Welcome Mat Is. 5 Ways to Invite New Participants In. Jun 05, 2024

Last weekend, I was facilitating a strategic planning session with a provincial sport organization. ...

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Beyond Pizza: Better Volunteer Appreciation Mar 06, 2024

It’s the scene after the big tournament. The last car has pulled out of the parking lot, the leftove...

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The Client Mindset: Boost Sport Member Retention Dec 06, 2023

In the world of nonprofit sport, we have members. It’s a relationship built on a shared passion and ...

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Hiring a Strategic Planning Facilitator Sep 06, 2023

Imagine you've finally done it. You’ve convinced your board to invest time and money into a strategi...

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