Cohort 1:
Good Governance: Building Highly Effective CIL Boards

  • Week 1: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
  • Week 2: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Week 3: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Description

Sign up to join a new small cohort training, meeting once weekly starting June 24th from 3 PM – 4:30 PM EST, that offers an interactive, discussion-driven approach to strengthening board governance and leadership alignment. Designed for engaged CIL senior management professionals and CIL board members eager to refine their leadership skills, this structured yet conversational cohort will provide weekly opportunities for peer insights, applied learning, and continuous development. 

Why Join?

This interactive session provides a peer-learning environment where board members can exchange insights, tackle challenges, and refine their governance approach. Whether you’re a seasoned board member or new to governance, this training will empower you with actionable strategies to elevate board effectiveness.

Start Date:

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

Duration:

3 weeks

Format:

Interactive, small-group training

Cohort Sessions

Week 1: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.


Week 2: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

In Week Two of our Small Cohort – Good Governance series, we dive deeper into the essential elements that shape highly effective boards. This session is designed to equip board members with an understanding of the IL philosophy and how it is used to strengthen governance and informed decision-making.

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how to apply the Independent Living Philosophy in board composition and decision-making 
  • Understand the CIL standards and assurances and how they relate to your role as a board member

Week 3: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

In Week Three, the final session of our Small Cohort – Good Governance series, we provide board members with practical tools and resources to enhance their governance roles. This session focuses on strategic planning, financial oversight, and organizational accountability, ensuring that boards operate efficiently and effectively. 

Key Takeaways

  • Understand board responsibilities for strategic planning, financial oversight, and organizational accountability
  • Apply tools and resources to enhance governance and oversight