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NGO Governance Blog

NGO Governance Blog presents views from experts around the world who work with NGO organizations and their boards.

Handling Surprises at Board Retreats

I’m in the midst of planning several consulting jobs this fall, and it occurs to me that planning a board retreat is a lot like strategic planning. Sometimes unexpected circumstances ruin even the best-laid plans. Then the consultant (like an organization) has to think quickly and respond flexibly without losing sight of the ultimate goal—which, in this case, is engaging a board meaningfully in its own work.

Meet Your Blogger

Greetings all guests and supporters of the Global Forum on NGO Governance! I’m honored to take part as a regular contributor to this site. I’m a governance consultant based in Belgrade, Serbia, and Prague, Czech Republic. My activities ranges from facilitation at board meetings to help with strategic planning, self-evaluations, and board orientations—in short, any activity in which NGO boards engage and might need some help.

Welcome to the NGO Governance Blog

We are pleased to add this new blog to the Global Forum on NGO Governance.  This will be a dedicated area for various experts in the NGO sector to contribute their opinions and ideas on NGO boards and governance.

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