Guided Cohort - November 2025

Why a Guided Cohort? 

In a cohort setting, you gain immediate interaction with both instructors and fellow students, facilitating real-time feedback, probing discussions, and a collaborative learning environment. This fosters a deeper understanding of the material and encourages the exchange of diverse perspectives. Additionally, an online classroom offers valuable opportunities to network, form connections, and build relationships that can lead to future collaborations or career growth.

This format is ideal for board members, CEOs, senior leaders, and governance professionals who want to expand their network and benefit from having set times for learning and follow-up discussions. We’ve found that self-paced study isn't for everyone, and many top leaders prefer the structure and accountability of a guided program to ensure their continued education isn’t sidelined by the demands of their busy lives.

Structure:

• Over the course of 7 sessions, you'll work closely with the same group of peers, fostering meaningful relationships within a small, focused learning community – intentionally kept small, with 10 to 15 participants.
• Every other week, you'll join a 90-minute live virtual classes via Zoom. Each session requires you to watch approximately 5 videos (30 minutes each) per module, along with some essential readings.
• Throughout the program, you'll navigate all six modules and the final exam, all while receiving guidance and support from the expert Governance Solutions Faculty Team.

Schedule (2025):

November 20^th: Kick-off
December 3^rd:  Module 1 – Governance & Strategy
December 17^th: Module 2 – Governance & Risk
January 8^th: Module 3 – Governance & People
January 22^nd: Module 4 – Governance & Board Effectiveness
February 5^th: Module 5 – Governance & Resources
February 19^th: Module 6 – Governance Culture & Behaviour

Every other Thursday, 3pm – 4:30pm (ET)

You Will:

• Receive valuable, direct feedback from faculty and peers, gaining diverse perspectives that will enrich your learning experience and accelerate your growth.
• Reach your full potential as a board member by mastering both essential and advanced governance skills.
• Add greater value in the boardroom, improving decision-making and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Prepare for your next board position or gain more confidence in your current role.
• Become a stronger leader and contribute to shaping a better future for your organization –and the world.

"I chose this program because the core curriculum centres on the depth of knowledge attainment versus the initials/designation.
My class cohort was quite diverse in many dimensions and became part of my learning experience.”
^{Gary M. Seveny – Executive Director and Chairman of Apaylo Finance Technology Inc.}

"In spite of having been on a board for many years and working with boards,
I learned a tremendous amount and particularly from my class cohort whose experience only broadened the learning."
^{Irena Fedchun – Retired Former Director of Finance & Administration at CHATS. Currently serving on Boards.}

We’re Here to Help!

For any inquiries about payment options, additional information, or to book a private cohort for your board, please reach out to Rafael Mazotine, at mazotine@governancesolutions.ca.

Explore the details of each of the 6 modules below: