Services

Services

Authentic Governance
Authentic Leadership
Executive Search
Strategic Human Resources Management

We work with not-for-profit boards to develop models of authentic governance, from recruitment of new board members/trustees to assessment of effectiveness. Our focus is on high-performing boards through training and development, with criteria and measures. Examples of recent projects include development of curriculum guides and trainer or trainer programs for a state agency, orientation sessions for both urban and small library boards, strategic planning, community engagement, executive searches, evaluation of the CEO, board assessment and recommendations, and improving annual reports.

Conference presentations are also available.

Introductory guides can be found in the Resources section.

Contact us for further details.

Authentic Leadership

Without authentic leadership, from the board and CEO/director, senior management and indeed throughout the organization, there will be nor forward motion and no realization of mission and strategic goals. We have worked with a wide variety of organizations, associations and consortia on leadership development, selection, executive coaching and succession management.

Examples of recent projects include executive searches, collaborative development of the curriculum for a national leadership institute with follow-up and performance measures, and succession management plans and programs with major urban public and academic libraries.

Conference presentations are also available.

Introductory guides can be found in the Resources section.

Contact us for further details.

TOP

Executive Search

Our experience is wide and varied. Our approach is research-based and unique. Our goal is to provide a high level of support to save you time while using our expertise to follow best practices. Our services and results are guaranteed.

Conference presentations are also available.

Introductory guides can be found in the Resources section.

Contact us for further details.

TOP

Strategic Human Resources Management

The framework for our work is strategic human resources management, from governance to leadership to review and assessment. Examples of recent projects include

compensation reviews for an urban public library,
program reviews for a college,
executive search for local and provincial/state government agencies, universities and law firms,
financial reviews for local government,
performance reviews for an urban public library,
indicators of success on the job based on research and evidence,
strategic planning with and for library boards,
succession management for an urban public library system, a national organization and a major research library system,
human resources and cultural audits for a major urban library system, and
training and development in these and other areas.

Conference presentations are also available.

Introductory guides can be found in the Resources section.

Contact us for further details.

TOP

Testimonials

We are so grateful for the process we went through with you and the expertise and knowledge you brought to it. It was thorough, professional and geared to our specific needs. – Bryan Isaac, Chair, Kitchener Public Library Board
Canada’s most recognized name in librarianship, Ken Haycock always makes you think. – Larry Moore, Executive Director, Ontario Library Association
After six months our new CEO is meeting the key objectives established with you for the search process. Our board includes senior corporate executives, not-for-profit leaders and experienced civic managers – all of us recognize the professionalism and rigor brought to the search. – Bruce Hodgson, Chair, Brantford Public Library Board
The search process was excellent. Our board comprises elected municipal mayors and councilors and we experienced a thorough and comprehensive process. To say we are pleased would be an understatement. Our thanks to Ken Haycock and his team. – Sharon Gaetz, Chair, Fraser Valley Regional Library Board
I cannot help but mention the significant contribution that Dr. Ken Haycock has made to the BC Library Trustees' Association. Ken has moved our Trustee Orientation Program from its somewhat colloquial beginnings to a well-polished seminar. To you sir, I tip my hat. – Sally Gibson, Past President, British Columbia Library Trustees Association
You addressed our concerns effectively in your presentations, and provided us with stimulating and helpful material. We are moving with renewed energy toward an action plan and critical path flowing from the retreat. – John Barton, Chair, Greater Victoria Public Library
An outstanding leader in the Library and Information Science field. Highly intelligent, creative, and productive. – Brooke Sheldon, Past President, American Library Association

Follow Us

Testimonials