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What We Do
At The Governance Group, we specialize in Board governance consulting, offering targeted training workshops and modernizing governance processes to elevate your non-profit’s effectiveness. Whether you’re dealing with group dysfunction or individual disengagement, we’ll help you quickly identify and resolve these issues. We combine a results-driven approach with a collaborative environment that encourages open participation. With our expertise, resources and friendly approach, we’ll make sure you’re not only reaching your goals but actually enjoying the process, too.
Why We Do It
We help you because you help others. Your work matters, and we’re here to ensure your Board has the tools, leadership and knowledge to achieve its mission. We’re passionate problem-solvers who believe strong governance leads to stronger organizations, which is why we tackle challenges like turnover, performance issues and leadership gaps head-on. When your Board thrives, your efforts thrive – and together, we can amplify the impact you’re making on the causes that matter most.
Meet Colin Sauer
Colin Sauer is more than an accomplished executive with expertise in both business and non-profit management – he’s someone who genuinely cares about helping organizations flourish. Known for his strategic leadership and natural communication skills, Colin has built a reputation for being an empathetic listener and effective mentor and showing unwavering commitment to his clients.
Colin firmly believes that a well-thought-out and executed process leads to the best outcomes. As a keen observer of human behavior, he knows how to bring people together, setting the stage for collaboration that drives real results. With leadership experience spanning global companies and entrepreneurial ventures, Colin has a skill for turning complex challenges into practical, actionable solutions, all while making the process engaging and approachable.
When he’s not busy transforming organizations, you can find Colin enjoying downtime with his wife, Darcy, and their three grown sons. Whether they’re travelling or just spending time outdoors, Colin loves activities that spark creativity while offering a bit of relaxation (and maybe involve a glass of wine or two).
Learn more about how Colin can support your organization.
Meet Vince Battistelli
Vince Battistelli founded The Governance Group and has spent the majority of his professional life helping non-profit organizations become more effective through leadership-centred Board governance.
Over a highly successful career spanning more than four decades, Vince developed and refined a methodology that has become the benchmark for highly effective Boards of Directors. His work, including the creation of invaluable resource materials, has earned him a reputation as a trusted and sought-after expert in the field.
Vince continues to be a valued advisor to The Governance Group.
“Colin’s engaging, and inclusive manner encouraged us to broaden our perspectives, clarify our purpose, and then zoom in on what mattered most.”
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