PRAXIS

Conflict Consulting

BOARD GOVERNANCE

PRAXIS Conflict Consulting consults to not-for-profit organizations and boards in the following areas:

Development of Mission, Vision, Values Statements
Strategic Planning
Board and Organizational Retreats
Meeting Facilitation
Board Evaluation
CEO Evaluation
Policy Development
Development of Job and Board Position Descriptions
By-Law Review and Revision

PRAXIS Conflict Consulting also offers training services on the following topics:

Orientation of New Board Members
The Role of the Board and Board Members
Good Governance
Conducting Effective Meetings
Legal Duties and Liabilities of Board
Risk Management and Insurance
Board Member Recruitment and Sucession Planning
Meeting Minutes
Rules of Procedure
CEO Evaluation

"Building Better Board Bylaws and Board Member Handbooks"
Public Workshop presented by Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

December 10, 2009, 1 to 4pm

Workshop Objectives: -Understand the function and purpose of bylaws -Identify the essential elements of board bylaws -Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your current bylaws -Develop an action plan to strengthen your bylaws -Understand the function and purpose of a board member handbook -Identify the essential components of a board member handbook -Develop an action plan to strengthen or create a board member handbook suited to your organization

Fee: $125, includes snacks, manual and personal action plan.

Call (204) 477-5985 for registration information and early bird fees.

"Legal Duties and Liabilities of Boards: What Every Board Member Should Know"
Public Workshop presented by Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Avenue,Winnipeg, Manitoba

December 11, 2009, 9am-4pm

Workshop Objectives: -Assessing Your Board’s Vulnerability to Liability -The Role of the Board versus the Role of the Board Member -Gaining Board Member Commitment -Board and Executive Director: Moving from Competition to Cooperation -Recognizing to Whom the Board is Accountable -What are the Duties of Directors? How can the Duties be Implemented? -Potential Liabilities Arising from Manitoba and Canadian Law -Risk Management and Liability Protection -Insurance and Indemnification -Evaluation, Screening and Monitoring -Developing a Board Due Diligence Checklist

Fee: $250, includes continental breakfast, snacks, manual and personal action plan.

Call (204) 477-5985 for registration information and early bird fees.

"Legal Duties and Liabilities of Boards: What Every Board Member Should Know"
Public Workshop presented by Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting

Bignell Room, Kikiwak Inn, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, The Pas, Manitoba

2010 Date TBA, 8:30 am- 3 pm

Workshop Objectives: -Assessing Your Board’s Vulnerability to Liability -The Role of the Board versus the Role of the Board Member -Gaining Board Member Commitment -Board and Executive Director: Moving from Competition to Cooperation -Recognizing to Whom the Board is Accountable -What are the Duties of Directors? How can the Duties be Implemented? -Potential Liabilities Arising from Manitoba and Canadian Law -Risk Management and Liability Protection -Insurance and Indemnification -Evaluation, Screening and Monitoring -Developing a Board Due Diligence Checklist

Fee: $250, includes light refreshments and manual.

Call (204) 477-5985 for registration information.

"Building Better Board Bylaws and Board Member Handbooks"
Public Workshop presented by Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

February 11, 2010, 1 to 4pm

Workshop Objectives: -Understand the function and purpose of bylaws -Identify the essential elements of board bylaws -Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your current bylaws -Develop an action plan to strengthen your bylaws -Understand the function and purpose of a board member handbook -Identify the essential components of a board member handbook -Develop an action plan to strengthen or create a board member handbook suited to your organization

Fee: $125, includes snacks, manual and personal action plan.

Call (204) 477-5985 for registration information and early bird fees.

"Legal Duties and Liabilities of Boards: What Every Board Member Should Know"
Public Workshop presented by Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Avenue,Winnipeg, Manitoba

February 12, 2010, 9am-4pm

Workshop Objectives: -Assessing Your Board’s Vulnerability to Liability -The Role of the Board versus the Role of the Board Member -Gaining Board Member Commitment -Board and Executive Director: Moving from Competition to Cooperation -Recognizing to Whom the Board is Accountable -What are the Duties of Directors? How can the Duties be Implemented? -Potential Liabilities Arising from Manitoba and Canadian Law -Risk Management and Liability Protection -Insurance and Indemnification -Evaluation, Screening and Monitoring -Developing a Board Due Diligence Checklist

Fee: $250, includes continental breakfast, snacks, manual and personal action plan.

Call (204) 477-5985 for registration information and early bird fees.

"Building Better Board Bylaws and Board Member Handbooks"
Public Workshop presented by Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

April 15, 2010, 1 to 4pm

Workshop Objectives: -Understand the function and purpose of bylaws -Identify the essential elements of board bylaws -Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your current bylaws -Develop an action plan to strengthen your bylaws -Understand the function and purpose of a board member handbook -Identify the essential components of a board member handbook -Develop an action plan to strengthen or create a board member handbook suited to your organization

Fee: $125, includes snacks, manual and personal action plan.

Call (204) 477-5985 for registration information and early bird fees.

"Legal Duties and Liabilities of Boards: What Every Board Member Should Know"
Public Workshop presented by Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Avenue,Winnipeg, Manitoba

April 16, 2010, 9am-4pm

Workshop Objectives: -Assessing Your Board’s Vulnerability to Liability -The Role of the Board versus the Role of the Board Member -Gaining Board Member Commitment -Board and Executive Director: Moving from Competition to Cooperation -Recognizing to Whom the Board is Accountable -What are the Duties of Directors? How can the Duties be Implemented? -Potential Liabilities Arising from Manitoba and Canadian Law -Risk Management and Liability Protection -Insurance and Indemnification -Evaluation, Screening and Monitoring -Developing a Board Due Diligence Checklist

Fee: $250, includes continental breakfast, snacks, manual and personal action plan.

Call (204) 477-5985 for registration information and early bird fees.

TESTIMONIALS

What Are People Saying About Board Governance Training With PRAXIS Conflict Consulting?

The workshop provided an excellent overview of board bylaw development allowing us to be able to identify where we are lacking or need bylaw revision.

Excellent and informative!

Love your workshops; very informative and valuable.

A great overview of what bylaws are and how to use them.

Great presenter, very articulate and engaging.

Simple to understand examples and great resource material.

Articulate and easy to understand.

I now understand my responsibilities as a board member and how to keep on top of them.

Great checklists. Time flew by.

The legal terminology was easy to understand.

Great info sessions!

Very useful seminars.

BOARD MANUAL: "Legal Duties and Liabilities of Boards: What Every Board Member Should Know"
Explanations of Legal Liabilities of Directors in Plain Language

Discussion of Directors Duties and How to Fulfill These Duties

Thorough Analysis of Risk Management Options

Board Due Diligence

Extensive Checklists

Sample Job Descriptions

Suggested Readings

And Much More!

Price: $55.00 including GST,shipping and handling

THE ROLE OF THE BOARD

What are the key responsibilities of the board of directors of a not-for-profit organization?

To Establish the Organization's Mission, Vision, Direction and Purpose
To Develop, Implement and Ensure Compliance With a Constitution, By-laws and Policies
To Select, Evaluate, Support and Guide the Chief Executive Officer or Executive Director
To Ensure the Financial Health of the Organization by Ensuring there are Adequate Resources to Carry out its Work and by Monitoring the Budget and the Expenditure of Monies
To Enhance the Organization's Public Image Through Public Relations and Promotion
To Determine and Monitor the Organization's Programs and Services
To Oversee the Operations of the Board by Determining its Role, Evaluating its Operations, and by Recruiting, Training and Evaluating Individual Board Members

THE ROLE OF INDIVIUDAL BOARD MEMBERS:What are the key responsibilities of board members of a not-for-profit organization?

Understand the organization's mission, vision and purpose
Commit to the work of the organization
Ensure the organization is in compliance with all legal obligations
Understand and scrutinize all financial matters
Establish goals, objectives and priorities for the organization in meeting the needs of the community
Attend and participate in board meetings, committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting
Prepare for and participate in the discussions and deliberations of the board
Keep board discussions confidential
Be aware and abstain from any conflict of interest
Assist in the establishment of organizational policies
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's programs and services
Be accountable to funders for services provided and funds expended
Work to enhance the public image of the organization
Promote membership in the organization and on the board

ORIENTATION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS:In addition to board training, what should board members receive in their board manual?

Legal Documents

Constitution
Article of Incorporation
Licenses, Permits, Registrations
Leases

Strategic Plan

Mission, Vision and Values Statements
Goals and Strategies
Action Plan
Status Reports

Board By-laws and Policies

Board By-laws
Resolutions
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Board Member Attendance Policy
Guidelines for Board Evaluation
Guidelines for Excutive Director Evaluation

Board Organization and Membership

Board Organization Chart
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
Job Descriptions for Officers and Members
Board Committees and Descriptions
Board Member Listing and Biographies

Board Operations

Board Events Calendar
Recent Meeting Minutes
Committee Workplans and Status Reports
Staff Listing

Personnel Policies and Procedures

Benefits and Compensation
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Vacation
Dress Code
Office Procedures
Emergency Plan
Performance Evaluation
Anti-Harassment, Anti-Discrimination

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PRITI SHAH, B.A., LLB., C. Med.
481 Brock Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3N 0Z2
Canada
Phone: (204) 477-5985
Fax: (204) 477-6400
Email: pritisha@mts.net

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