What We Do

Bailey Associates assists boards, councils and commissions with the implementation of an advanced system of leadership for providing strategic, proactive governance.

Bailey Associates' unique approach to governance helps boards and CEOs develop a meaningful operating philosophy, short and long-term strategies for board processes and specific tools for augmenting the board's tasks. We are best known for facilitating real changes, true board process improvements which result in more effective use of board members' wisdom and time.

Bailey Associates' wealth of expertise is steeped in long-term application experience of the quality management theories of W. Edwards Deming and the policy governance principles of John Carver. Our work integrates these fundamental concepts with application-specific tools to create breakthroughs in the reduction of waste, rework, complexity and redundancy for boards and management.

CLIENT BOARDS REPORT IMPROVEMENT AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN:

• Clarity of board and executive roles.
• Effectiveness of the group's strategic thinking.
• Communications between the board and management.
• Having the time and knowledge to focus on long term vision.
• Consistent monitoring of organizational performance.
• Collection and proper use of data for decision making.
• Documentation of effective stewardship.
• Effective methods to keep in touch with the organization's owners.
• Empowerment of staff without getting caught up in operations.
• System thinking and the board's role.
• Streamlining of board committees.
• Reduction of trivial activities.
• Overall performance of strategic leadership.
• Continual improvement of board processes.

THE NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP PRODUCES RESULTS!

A few comments from clients...

"Bailey Associates has a fresh and dynamic approach to governance. Blending the best of Carver's policy governance and Deming's quality management theory, they provide a convincing, rational method for leadership and accountability, for both board and management. "

John Enns, General Manager, PWI Manufacturing, Inc., Ontario, Canada

"Policy Governance is not just another theory. With Bailey Associates' 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 management and real-world challenges makes her unique among management consultants. This powerful but practical approach to governance is unsurpassed. My unqualified recommendation."

Leigh Wintz, CAE, Executive Director, Soroptimist International

"Participants' Comments: We learned a totally different view of board participation... Fresh insights into how boards should operate... I realized that the board I'm on is micro-managing staff... We need to develop clearer distinctions between board and staff functions as Carolyn explained... I learned the most sensible role for the board... Carolyn was our best speaker... great communicator... Carolyn Bailey has excellent presentation skills."

Marilyn McIntosh, Series Coordinator, The Ardath Burkhart Series on Board Leadership Development, United Way of Central Indiana

"I am genuinely excited about the enhancement of school board leadership through the linkage of Dr. W. Edwards Deming's principles with governance/total quality concepts. Carolyn Bailey, an outstanding teacher and content specialist, has a way of convincing workshop participants that board processes and quality improvement can be blended together to form a highly effective organizational structure. Carolyn's facilitation skills keep participants actively engaged in the learning process.

Dr. James R. Gland, Retired Superintendent of Schools, East Allen County Schools, New Haven, Indiana