"Policy governance is not just another theory.  With Carolyn Bailey's practical
implementation strategies, it becomes a powerful tool that enables a board and
CEO to march boldly into the 21st Century.  Carolyn Bailey's ability to
integrate policy governance, total quality theory and real-world challenges
makes her unique among management consultants."
        - Leigh Wintz, CAE, Executive Director Soroptimist International

Are some Boards and CEO's more effective than others?

• Is your board functioning the way you want?
• Are your board meetings less than you desire?
• Is the board involved in micro managing?
• Do you know if the Board, CEO and the organization are succeeding?
• Are you focused on strategic issues?
• Do you want to learn how others are succeeding?
  

We know that there is a new future for Boards and CEO's!

    After an eight-year tenure with Carver Governance Design, Carolyn Bailey founded Bailey Associates in 1993 to bring a unique and practical approach to governance.  Our system integrates the Deming quality principles and "Carver policy governance."  Bailey Associates has worked extensively with CEO's and boards across North America.  Some of these boards were in crisis and some were excellent boards that wanted to be better.  Many have asked these questions:

• Do boards add real value?
• Do these policies work or collect dust?
• Does benchmarking help?
• What does the board need to know?
• What are indicators that we have made a difference?
• Is this policy governance model sustainable?
• How do we know what we should be monitoring?
• Can we reduce waste and duplication in the board-CEO relationship?
• What is trust in trusteeship?

    Bailey Associates listens.  We hear that there is something missing!  Yes, there are answers.  We know that there is a new future for boards and CEO's. We can help you.  After we have worked with you, your expectations can include:

• Stewardship and empowerment without the board meddling in administration;
• clear roles and clear responsibilities;
• effective meetings and wise use of board and CEO time;
• appropriate board interaction with members;
• a board that thinks and acts strategically.

    We would be happy to discuss your particular interests.  Please call us at 812 330 9311 We offer an advanced interactive and sustainable approach to policy governance.  We stand committed to your excellence and look forward to hearing from you.

"Our Board adopted this combination of policy governance and total quality
management.  Carolyn Bailey stimulated our creative juices and now carefully
monitors our progress.  In my 23 years as a trustee, I have never been so
challenged, stretched or excited.  Policy governance, transformation,
continuous improvement, strategic planning, focus groups, round tables,
partnerships, visioning -- WOW -- demanding -- yes -- but so rewarding.  I
feel less manipulated.  I understand my community and my fellow board members
better.  I am more trusting, and therefore, more open to empowerment which I
believe makes for a stronger, more effective system.  I would recommend this
process and Carolyn Bailey quickly."
    - Pat Crossman, Former Vice-Chairman of School District #2 Moncton, New Brunswick
        and President of the Canadian School Boards Association 1995