Talent Finders Ltd

Policy Governance training and support

talentfinders — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:17 +0000

“This has really crystallised for me why I am on a board and the potential that could be realised with a well functiong board”

“Expanded strongly on my previous experience with Carver’s ten principles. Good practical session, good interaction, good tools to take away”

— recent comment’s from Talent Finders Ltd Governance Workshop’s

Why the world is adopting Policy Governance®

Policy Governance® is a groundbreaking model of governance designed to empower boards of directors to fulfil their obligation of accountability for the organizations they govern. As a generic system, it is applicable to the governing body of any enterprise. The model enables the board to focus on the larger issues, to delegate with clarity, to control management’s job without meddling, to rigorously evaluate the accomplishment of the organization; to truly lead its organization. Policy Governance® is a radical and effective change in the way boards conceive of and do their job.

The Policy Governance® Model

Talent Finders Ltd are your local specialists in Policy Governance.

Talent Finders specialises in providing the best and most targeted training and support programmes for Boards. Using the highly effective Policy Governance® model, it’s Board Transformation and Coaching Packages prepares the entire board with the skills and knowledge required of directors, which in turn provides the organisation with strong and effective governance and direction.

Policy Governance® is an integrated set of concepts and principles that describes the job of any governing board. Talent Finders base their work on the Policy Governance® model developed by American Dr John Carver, the most published thinker on governance worldwide. It is already in use in New Zealand.

The clarity of roles from adopting this approach assists with long-term vision as board members focus on strategic leadership rather than administrative detail. It helps communication between board and management, and it empowers the jobs of individual executive, while also providing leadership and reducing non-board related activities. Individuals are equipped with insight and with practical information into the direction and roles, with a proven model to guide decision-making. The board works strategically, with the ability to work proactively by setting agendas in advance, while having monitoring in place for the GM/CEO to get on and do their job.

All board members attend a Policy Governance® workshop and have follow-up coaching to ensure smooth implementation. Board Members leave the workshop with a set of working policies. This is one of the key benefits for participants; as a team producing their own board manual.

Talent Finders introduces Policy Governance® to New Zealand businesses and organisations through workshop packages, specifically designed to suit your organisation, as follows:

Policy Governance Workshop

Policy Governance Workshops are aimed at established boards that need to move to greater effectiveness in governance. The workshop can also be done with developing boards, and usually follows on from the Introduction to Policy Governance workshop.

Content: Typically this is a two day workshop that requires the commitment of the full board. Talent Finders, however is happy to look at other delivery timeframes. Talent Finders provides all background preparation materials, facilitation and administration support to undertake this workshop. The four policy areas to be developed are:

Governance (how the board manages itself)
Board-GM linkage
Executive limitations (the GM’s operating boundaries)
Ends (organisational results).

Outcome: The board will leave the workshops with a full set of board policies that provides a complete framework for board decision making. Talent Finders provides coaching and tools to ensure implementation of this new learning during the boards regular schedule of meetings.

Introduction to Policy Governance®

This workshop is aimed at boards seeking greater clarity around roles, who want to ensure they are working at a strategic level while letting the GM manage.

Content: This is a six-hour workshop. Members will be provided with information around policy governance and how it works, the benefits and the processes to implement. Talent Finders provides all background material, facilitation and administration support, covering:

What Policy Governance® can add to your board
Principles of Policy Governance®
The four areas of policy development
Steps to take in adopting this model

Outcome: This course will provide a clear understanding of what Policy Governance® can add to your board. You will have sufficient information to work as a board to develop this model in-house, or you can utilise further opportunities for policy development provided by Talent Finders’ two-day Policy Governance® Workshop. Post-workshop comments such as “For the first time I understand my proper role as a board member” are not uncommon!

Specialised workshops

Talent Finders is happy to discuss individual board requirements and can match training to these. These could be on succession planning and recruitment to the board, conflict resolution, and Board/GM relationships.

Webinars

talentfinders — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:08:45 +0000

Beginning October 2008 the International Policy Governance Association IPGA is rolling out a series of governance training webinars. We at Talentfinders ran the first one at 8am NZ time on the 29th of October (3pm 28th of October USA EST). It was a short one hour introduction to Policy Governance which may be repeated in December. You can register directly to the webinars through this link

We hope to be involved in more of this learning to open up training and knowledge across the globe.

Sandy and Cam

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talentfinders — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:22:11 +0000

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Talent Finders Leadership Recruitment Services

talentfinders — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:03:40 +0000

“Making the most of the flexibility within the Talent Finders recruitment services, we were pleased to be able to locate an excellent General Manager with a minimum of fuss, for under $7000.”

— Comment from recent successful Christchurch recruitment

Recruitment

Talent Finders Ltd is very good at matching the right person to the job.

Considerable knowledge and experience in recruitment, along with an ability to hone in on the essence of what is needed, have made Talent Finders the ideal recruitment manager.

Focusing on recruiting management and professional leaders, Talent Finders has identified and filled key positions in growing Christchurch businesses, and one of the keys to its success is flexibility.

While they often complete full recruitment assignments, Talent Finders has found many businesses want to play a greater role in the recruitment process, and the service options Talent Finders offer reflect this. Its advice and services assist many clients with only those parts they need help with. For employers wanting to control specific parts of the process, Talent Finders are happy to provide the professional services that add the most value.

Talent Finders always works with its clients to create a full project plan, so nothing is left to chance, and costs are transparent.

Typically Talent Finders charge recruitment fees on an hourly basis, which has already provided its clients with considerable savings. Clients receive the same high level of professionalism and experience for the recruitment project, but save thousands of dollars by paying only for the service received rather than 15 percent of the appointee’s salary. Talent Finders partners with the best recruitment advertisers and registered psychologists, providing full access to quality professional services.

Talent Finders also enjoy working alongside employers to develop their own in-house skills in recruitment. This is often done through action coaching or group work. Talent Finders can coach managers through key processes, such as phone screening and behavioural interviewing, setting them up for future recruiting success.

Recruitment Options

Full recruitment service.
Assistance to define employment needs.
Identifying new recruitment markets.
Establishing processes for screening, interviewing and testing candidates.
Providing or advising on background checking options.
Providing or advising on employment agreements and staff induction.
Assistance with psychometric assessments.
Coaching for in-house recruitment procedures.

We are always looking to top talent; if you are committed to finding a challenging leadership role in Christchurch, do contact us.