Good Governance: Building Highly Effective CIL Boards

  • Week 1: Wed., December 3, 2025
  • Week 2: Wed., December 10, 2025
  • Week 3: Wed., December 17, 2025

Description

Sign up to join a new small cohort training, meeting once weekly starting December 3rd, 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:

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at 3:00-4:30 PM EST.

Duration:

3 weeks

Format:

Interactive, small-group training

Cohort Sessions

Week 1: Defining Leadership – Who Does What

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

Key Takeaway

  • Define the roles of the Executive Director, Board Chair, and Board of Directors.

Recording

Coming soon!

Week 2: Building Consumer-Driven Boards

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

Key Takeaway

  • Apply the Independent Living Philosophy in board composition and decision-making, fostering a consumer-driven approach to governance. 

Recording


Week 3: Strengthening Accountability & Strategic Oversight

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

Key Takeaway

  • Understand the core responsibilities of the Board, ensuring accountability, strategic oversight, and alignment with the mission.