BOARD GOVERNANCE CONSULTING
Strong boards don’t happen by accident.
They are designed, refreshed, and aligned with strategy.
HR Collaborative helps organizations build and sustain high-performing boards that support leadership, strengthen accountability, and guide long-term success. Our partners bring decades of experience serving on boards and working alongside them as executives. We understand governance from both perspectives: the responsibility of serving as a board member and the complexity of leading an organization accountable to one.
Strengthening Board Effectiveness
Our board governance consulting team partners with CEOs, founders, and board leaders to strengthen governance structures and improve board effectiveness.
​Through experienced board advisory services, we help organizations:
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Clarify the role and purpose of the board
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Strengthen governance frameworks and decision-rights
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Align board composition with strategic priorities
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Improve oversight and board leadership effectiveness
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Whether forming a board or evolving an existing governance model, our services help ensure boards operate with clarity, accountability, and strategic focus.
Board Structure & Design
As organizations grow or evolve, governance structures often need to adapt.
We help leadership teams design board structures and governance models that create clarity, accountability, and strategic oversight.​​
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The result is a governance framework that supports confident decisions and sustainable growth.
Meet Our Governance Partners
Todd Gustafson
Kinexus Group President & CEO
Sarah Zevalkink
HR Collaborative
HR Consultant
Sandi Karman
HR Collaborative
HR Consultant
Marcy McMahon
HR Collaborative
Director of Client Success
Caleb Colp
HR Collaborative
Chief of Staff
Our Partners' Industry Experience
Our collective backgrounds are rooted in the same industries we serve, allowing us to provide trusted guidance on boards’ and executives’ most pressing issues.
Hospitality & Restaurants
Healthcare
Manufacturing & Construction
Non-Profit
Religious Administrations
Public Sector
Governance & Board Operations
Effective governance requires more than good intentions. It requires clear policies, consistent processes, and well-structured board operations. Our governance frameworks and operational practices enable boards to provide strategic oversight, make informed decisions, and support long-term success.
Board Composition & Skills Matrix Development
Effective board governance starts with the right mix of perspectives, expertise, and leadership experience.
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We help organizations evaluate and strengthen board composition to ensure the board’s capabilities align with strategy, growth plans, and risk oversight.
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Our advisory support includes:
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Board skills matrix development
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Board composition gap analysis
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Director role profiles and recruiting guidance
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Board succession planning
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The result is a board that contributes meaningful strategic insight, not just oversight.
Governance Risk & Leadership Alignment
Board governance frameworks help organizations reduce risk, strengthen leadership alignment, and support sound decision-making.
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Governance consulting identifies gaps in governance structures, policies, and oversight practices before they create operational or compliance challenges.
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Governance and leadership alignment
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Regulatory and employment compliance considerations
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Governance policy development and documentation
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Oversight frameworks that reduce organizational risk
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The result is a governance structure that protects the organization while supporting strategic leadership.
Board Effectiveness Assessments
Strong board governance requires regular evaluation and thoughtful renewal.
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Our facilitated board effectiveness assessments help organizations evaluate board performance, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen board leadership.
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Advisory services include:
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Board effectiveness and governance assessments
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Individual director evaluations
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Board refresh and term limit strategies
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Board succession planning
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We help organizations strengthen board performance and governance practices while preserving institutional knowledge and strategic continuity.
Board Governance Training & Director Development
High-performing boards invest in ongoing governance education and leadership development.
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Board governance training and advisory support help directors strengthen their understanding of governance responsibilities and strategic oversight.​
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Our services include:
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Fiduciary duty and governance training
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New director onboarding programs
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Board chair and lead director coaching
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CEO–Board relationship facilitation
These sessions help boards strengthen governance capability, leadership alignment, and informed decision-making.
Build a Board Governance Strategy That Supports Growth
Work with HR Collaborative’s board governance advisors to design a governance strategy that supports strong leadership, effective oversight, and long-term growth​
