Governance Solutions in collaboration with Junior Farmers Association of Ontario have launched the first, on line board governance certificate program created specifically for rural leaders, directors and prospective directors working on corporate or not for profit boards.  LEARN MORE HERE

Professional Director® is pleased to welcome ICD Zimbabwe to the ProDir family!  

The 4 Secrets of Municipal Council Success

Municipal governance is really about getting things done for your municipality, isn’t it? 

Making the Most of Your Professional Director™ Designation - Join Us for a Pro.Dir™ Alumni and Continuing Education Event

You will join your fellow graduates of The Professional Director Certification Program™ for this half-day session designed to help you make the most of your Pro.Dir™ education – both inside and outside the boardroom.

TESTIMONIAL!

Throughout the program, the presentations, material, and the interaction process were all exceptional. 

CANADA JOB GRANTS AVAILABLE!

The Canada Job Grant is now available for governance training.

Approved organizations may reduce training costs by up to two-thirds while developing and improving the capabilities of Directors and the Executive Team. For more information about the Canada Job Grant in your province go to: http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/job_grant/info.page

SHOUT OUT TO JOSEPH NAYTOWHOW

Faculty member Joseph Naytowhow is a storyteller extraordinaire!  In our efforts to ensure we customize ProDir content for our clients, Joseph acts as a storyteller in our First Nations board effectiveness scenarios, simulations and case studies.  His latest effort as a frustrated CEO made for an excellent learning experience as well as an opportunity for some great fun!

This article, by our own Debra Brown, recently published in Ethical Boardroom addresses the benefits and cautions of director education.  As well, it describes the three levels of assessment that ought to be considered when choosing a program.