Board Development & Learning

Board service should be a journey—not just a seat. Vista Cova designs and facilitates high-impact learning experiences for board members that build fluency in governance, deepen strategic insight, and enhance the capacity of leaders to lead together.

From custom retreats to ongoing board development journeys, we offer a range of learning experiences tailored to your strategic goals, leadership challenges, and unique board dynamics.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Custom Board Retreats
  • Multi-Session Board Learning Journeys
  • CEO/Board Partnership Coaching
  • Role Clarity & Fiduciary Literacy
  • Strategic Dialogue and Scenario Planning

Deliverables

  • Retreat design and facilitation
  • Board development curriculum
  • Coaching engagements
  • Customized learning plans

Our Experts


Lowell Aplebaum, EdD,

FASAE, CAE, CPF – CEO

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy centers on creating solutions through Strategic Visioning, Facilitation, Training, and Keynote Speaking.

Strategic Visioning

We use a variety of approaches to guide organizational leadership through processes of visioning a renewed purpose and mission, aligning the strengths of your organization to the needs of stakeholders.

Facilitation

Our expert facilitators use tried and true methods to design a custom facilitation structure to meet your leadership, governance, and strategic planning needs.

Training

Training organizational leadership on how to craft and implement strategic plans focused on mission advancement and collaboration.

Keynote Speaking

With years of experience spanning various programmatic areas of organizations with international, national, state, and local focus, Vista Cova speakers can craft a custom keynote, presentation, or workshop to meet your objectives.

Lowell's guidance and expertise allowed our Founding Board of Directors to make tangible and impactful steps in the creation of a mission/vision statement, development of strategic priorities, and overall organization goals and aspirations in the very short time we had together. His attention to detail, active listening skills, and thoughtfulness and kindness help to guide our organization into a new era. We are indebted to Vista Cova and their incredible leadership and skills.

—Shawna, WA Brewers Guild

Discover how Vista Cova can help revitalize your organization and achieve your strategic goals, connect with us today!