The Bovard Brief
Practical perspectives on events, strategy, and the business of consulting — from the desk of Ilse Bovard.
You Have a Strategic Plan. Now What?
Most organizations invest significant time and resources in strategic planning. Far fewer invest in what comes next — the 90 days that determine whether the plan actually gets used.
What Nonprofits Can Learn from the Best Corporate Leadership Retreats
The private sector has been refining the leadership retreat for decades. Here's what nonprofit and mission-driven organizations can borrow — without the budget or the golf course.
The Hidden Cost of Leadership Misalignment
Misalignment at the leadership level doesn't always look like conflict. Here's what it actually looks like — and what it costs organizations that leave it unaddressed.
Before You Book the Venue: Five Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Next Leadership Convening
The venue is the easy part. Before you book it, here are five questions that will make everything else — the agenda, the speakers, the format — fall into place.
5 Strategic Mistakes Organizations Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Even strong organizations can fall into these patterns. Here are five strategic mistakes I see most often — and what to do instead.
What Working with Bovard Consulting Actually Looks Like
A practical look at how Bovard Consulting approaches engagements — from discovery to implementation support.