Dates and location
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Dates and location
Hours
Description
What makes not-for-profit boards uniquely susceptible to governance failure? And what should a director do when they see warning signs? And other directors may be in denial or captured?
Canada is experiencing tectonic change. Canadian not-for-profit boards need to govern “up and forward,” not “here and now,” with force, unity and velocity, for organizations not to be left behind. The country and our companies need the right leaders – and boardrooms – to emerge better, faster and stronger.
Note: This session was recorded at CPA Ontario’s Not for Profit Conference: Resilient Futures in November 2025.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, learners will understand:
- The most common shortcomings in not-for-profit governance.
- The most important role of any not-for-profit board.
- Executive Director reporting and oversight during rapid change.
- Addressing conflict and dysfunction on a not-for-profit board.
- Governing under volatility and uncertainty; and Director performance and renewal.
Who Will Benefit
This course will benefit CPAs who serve on, advise, or work closely with not‑for‑profit boards and want to strengthen governance effectiveness during periods of rapid change.
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Speaker(s)
Richard W. Leblanc, FCMC, CMC-AF, BSc, MBA, LLB, JD, LLM, PhD, is a leading expert on corporate governance and accountability. He has assisted and advised over 200 boards of directors; has authored over 200 publications and reports; has delivered over 600 media interviews and 700 speeches and training sessions; and has served as an expert witness in several court cases involving boards of directors. Dr. Leblanc is Editor of “The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members,” 3rd Ed. (Wiley, March 2024).