Governance / Leadership Development
A strong board is a strategic asset, particularly in difficult economic times. An educated, aligned advisory board can make the difference between merely surviving and thriving during challenging times.
Our experts have both hospital and medical group governance experience and can help you assess and identify appropriate strategies to achieve your organization's governance objectives. The scope of our services includes initial governance design, board restructuring/performance improvement, board facilitation and training, and Camden's Governance Effectiveness Index.
Initial Governance Design
The Camden Group has over two decades of experience advising executives and boards in the development of governance structures for joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and start-up ventures:- Corporate structure options
- Articles and bylaws (with outside legal assistance)
- Strategic bylaws elements
- Committee design and structure
- Board member selection criteria and matrix development
- Board orientation
- Governance Effectiveness Index
Board Performance Improvement
Over time, needs evolve, and the original design intent and performance of the board may no longer be optimal. The Camden Group is adept at identifying issues and advising organizations on how to restructure boards and the governance process to meet the needs of the organization. Typical board assessment engagements include a review of:- Member interviews and evaluation
- Member matrix development
- Committee evaluation
- Meeting/material evaluation and identification of industry best practices
- Member evaluation tools and training
Board Facilitation and Training
The complexity of healthcare governance requires ongoing and focused board education. Our experts provide annual and ongoing board education to many of our clients, which may include any of the following services based on the unique needs of the institution:- Interviews and focus groups
- Retreat facilitation and education
- Governance education
- The Camden Group's Annual Top Ten Trends for boards
- CEO evaluation
- Succession planning
- Finance, quality, and customer satisfaction training for boards
- Regulatory compliance education
