For Boards

For Boards

It's All About Board Leadership

Your Board Is Hurting

  • Board Challenges

    Every board can operate more efficiently, have better strategic plans, and possess clearer governance models. Some boards are aware of where they can grow. Some aren’t.

    Regardless of which type of board you are on, your future needs to be meticulously planned and crystal clear to everyone in the organization. But often times one or more individuals, or outdated governance models, may be holding your organization back from truly achieving your mission.

    Do you and your board struggle with direction, planning, execution?

    I can provide the consulting you need to help get your board back on track. 

Let's Talk About How I Can Help Your Board

Your CEO needs help

  • Leadership Challenges

    Something isn’t right. You may know exactly what it is, you may not be able to pinpoint the cause. But the man or woman in charge of your organization is struggling big time.

    It would be a personal issue that leaves your CEO feeling isolated. It could be that they have one foot out the door. Whatever the reason, you need to understand what’s going on and get someone on the outside to provide support and assistance.

    Does your board struggle with a current executive – be it for leadership, personal, or performance issues?

    I can provide the consulting you need to address these, and many other issues that boards face. 

We Probably Need To Sit Down With Your CEO

What Clients said

  • “After a bit of apprehension, The Board of Directors and I embarked on a rewrite of our strategic plan.  John was an invaluable asset in helping the organization to focus on meaningful and deliberate areas relevant to the organization.  John used his years of experience in multiple settings on a technical and emotional level.  The end result was a succinct plan, not overburdened with tactics, fluid enough to provide core direction, without ignoring the changing dynamics of our field. “

    Eric Gurley President and CEO, Immanuel Communities
    Eric Gurley
  • “As always, you did an outstanding job with the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce strategic thinking meeting last week… Your insight into non-profits certainly gave us the push we needed to think long and hard about our organization and where we need to be in the future.”             

    Sharon Scaccia Executive Director, West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, Wauwatosa, WI
    Sharon Scaccia
  • "John Bauer consulted with Next Door on the development of our most recent strategic plan. We appreciated his approach and found him responsive, reliable and easy to work with. And, most importantly, our final product continues to guide our work successfully!"

    Tracey Sparrow President, Next Door Foundation
    Tracey Sparrow