Rethink the way you approach governance.

I specialize in guiding leaders and boards from diverse organizations towards more effective decision-making in governance. My role as a change strategist, grounded with compassion, helps your board become a dynamic force for good governance.

Governance is about so much more than policies and procedures—and you don’t create the world’s best board by writing the world’s best terms of reference. My governance practice focuses on people, culture, and information flows as the keys to unlocking great governance performance.

I bring a unique blend of creativity and practicality to governance challenges.

I’m dedicated to transforming governance at its core. My consulting addresses and resolves the complex governance issues that organizations often encounter. Drawing from my extensive background in leadership roles across various sectors, I provide clear, actionable advice from real-world experience and strategic insight.

I help boards and leaders navigate through intricate challenges, aligning processes and purposes to clarify their roles and enhance their effectiveness. This approach leads to transparent, inclusive decision-making, fostering an environment where every voice matters and collective goals are achieved.

Talk to me about:

  • governance reviews

  • board culture workshops

  • board, committee, and director evaluations

  • chair and director coaching

I’m interested in helping you tackle any interesting and complex governance challenge.

01 / Connect

Our initial conversation is a chance to understand your unique governance challenges. We'll discuss your vision, obstacles, and potential paths forward.

This is also an opportunity for you to get to know me, my methods, and my philosophy, ensuring that we're perfectly aligned for the journey ahead.

02 / Analyze

The analysis phase is where I delve deep into your organization's governance framework. I review board structures, policies, and practices, and assess how they align with your organizational goals. I engage with your board members and leadership team to understand their perspectives and challenges.

Following this comprehensive analysis, we reconvene to discuss my findings and potential strategies for improvement. We'll then develop a tailored roadmap to guide your governance transformation.

03 / Change

Now, it's time to bring our plan to life.

From this point, I work closely with you, offering expertise, representation, advocacy, and accountability. Whether it's refining board processes, enhancing director engagement, or navigating governance crises, I'm there to guide and support you at every step.

“Shona McGlashan designed and facilitated Conexus Credit Union's first director peer- and self-assessment. Shona has a thoughtful and pragmatic approach to board evaluations, and her process allowed our board to engage deeply. She focused on creating a safe environment for giving and receiving feedback. Her observations and insights led to actionable director development plans. Shona is able to balance both the art and science of governance, and clearly understands the culture and dynamics of values-based boards.”

—Ken Kosolofski, Board Chair, Conexus Credit Union

“Shona has worked with Connective on our governance culture and practices, and through her clear and practical insights our organization's governance has more impact and value than ever before. Shona is an adept facilitator who creates an engaged and collaborative space, creating connections and drawing out wisdom from the people in the room. Shona helped Connective's board and management understand how they can work more effectively together to achieve stronger and more collaborative outcomes.”

—Mark Miller, CEO, Connective

Celebrate your organization's potential for impactful governance.

Let’s collaborate to achieve excellence in board performance and decision-making.