INSIDE THE MFRC BOARDROOM
Board training uniquely designed for MFRC Boards of Director
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WHY THIS PROGRAM?
Customized for MFRC Boards
Joining a governing Board of Directors has its challenges, even more, when you add the complexities of supporting the Military and Veteran community.
This training program has been designed to take into account those very complexities.
Designed for Busy Lifestyles
In military communities, it's inevitable that members of the Board will come and go. Being able to regularly access consistent training allows the Board a degree of continuity that otherwise might be challenged.
This program allows for maximum flexibility - per member pricing - year-long access.
Created by Trusted Experts
Finding experts in Board Governance may be easy, what's not easy is finding experts who also understand the provision of Military Family Services. This program has been designed by both, experts in Board governance and supporting military and Veteran families.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
This program has been uniquely designed for MFRC Board Members.
New and existing Board members will both benefit from this comprehensive program.
This program lays the groundwork for a well functioning Board and gets everyone on the same page.
When ready, Boards are encouraged to come together as a team to deep dive into site-specific challenges and issues in a face-to-face tactical Inside the MFRC Boardroom advanced workshop.
What's the value of this program?
- Builds the knowledge and confidence needed for Board members to contribute to the Board's and the MFRCs success.
- Increases awareness and sets the stage for handling day-to-day issues and potential challenges to avoid common mistakes and prevent issues from becoming crises.
- Explores personal expectations of what it means to join a Board, including the important roles and responsibilities that the Board and staff have
- Examines the interconnectedness, risks and opportunities for collaboration between stakeholders
- Shares “Best Practice” approach to address common issues
MEET THE DEVELOPERS
This professional development program has been co-authored and is co-facilitated by Barb Bragg and Caterina Perry, who between them have:
- over 35 years of experience supporting Military Family Resource Centres, and Executive Certificates in Board Governance from the Telfer School of Business (University of Ottawa) and Smith School of Business (Queens University)
- and an additional 45 years of experience in other areas of leadership, training and other facets of strategic business development
INSIDE THE MFRC BOARDROOM
Board training uniquely designed for MFRC Boards of Directors.
- Includes access to a members-only community affording participants to engage with fellow MFRC Board members.
- Includes live monthly Q&A calls
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
- Year-long access is granted to digestible training modules which include downloadable notes, checklists, templates and other supporting materials, through a secure learning platform.
- While the entire program takes approximately 20 hours to complete, participants can set their own pace or even jump to specific modules of interest as each module stands on its own.
- On a monthly basis, participants are invited to join live support sessions where they can ask questions and/or support their peers.
- Progress is monitored through ongoing assessments and check-ins
What's Covered?
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Core competencies of Board as individuals and as a group
REPRESENTATION
- Whom you represent, the impact of representation, and co-dependent relationships. Then beyond representation into the importance of collaboration.
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Duties to your organization and your stakeholders, including: fiduciary, legal and financial duties.
LEADERSHIP
- Areas where strong individual and collective leadership contributes to the success of your Board and your organization, including traditional roles and responsibilities as well as pitfalls of a Board.
If you would like to receive the program guide, including the program outline, please provide your contact details and we'd be happy to send it to you.
INSIDE THE MFRC BOARDROOM
Board training is uniquely designed for MFRC Boards of Directors.
- Comprehensive Video Lessons
- Self-paced video modules covering essential Board governance topics
- Engaging presentations with real-world examples and best practices
- Accessible 24/7 for flexible learning on your schedule
- Progress Tracking & Assessment
- Monitor your learning journey through an intuitive dashboard
- Track completion rates for individual modules
- Regular knowledge checks to reinforce key concepts
- End-of-module quizzes to validate understanding
- Interactive Learning Support
- Access to live monthly Q&A calls with governance experts
- Certificate of completion issued upon program completion
Foundations of Governance
Designed for busy lifestyles, this MFRC Board professional development program lays the groundwork to get everyone confident in their knowledge and abilities to support a well-functioning Board.
Tactics and Strategies
The next level in support of MFRC Boards is in the development phase. This is where we can deep dive and laser focus on your site-specific requirements and challenges affecting your Board.
Trusted Experts
Finding experts in Board Governance may be easy; what's not easy is finding experts who also understand the complexities of supporting military communities. Leverage monthly Q&A calls for maximum success.
