Leadership and Governance for Francophone Organizations

About the Program

Please note that this program will be instructed in French.

Specially designed for executives and managers in the not-for-profit sector, Leadership and Governance for Francophone Organizations focuses on Francophone organizations, associations and foundations. The program provides practical perspectives on governance frameworks, compliance and ethical leadership, with an emphasis on cultural nuances and regulatory requirements specific to Francophone environments.

Who Should Attend?

• Executives and board members of Francophone not-for-profit organizations, associations and foundations
• Compliance officers and risk managers working in Francophone environments
• CEOs and administrators wishing to broaden their knowledge of governance in Francophone environments
• Decision makers and consultants specializing in non-governmental organization (NGO) governance and regulatory frameworks
• Professionals seeking to improve transparency and accountability in the not-for-profit sector

What You Will Learn

• Advanced governance frameworks and their application to Francophone not-for-profit environments;
• Ethical leadership and compliance practices tailored to cultural diversity;
• How to create robust strategies for risk management and organizational resilience;
• Customized techniques to boost stakeholder engagement and optimize donor relationship management;
• In-depth analysis of the legal and ethical requirements specific to NGOs and foundations in the French-speaking world.

Program Takeaways

• Understanding of essential governance principles geared to Francophone NGOs;
• Practical tools and advanced methodologies for strengthening governance practices;
• Development of ethical decision-making skills, reflecting sensitivity to cultural nuances;
• Heightened ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders;
• Expansion of your professional network to include experts and peers knowledgeable about Francophone NGO governance.

Program Facilitators

Marc Tassé

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Marc Tassé

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Facilitator

As an Executive-in-Residence, Professor Marc Tassé teaches in the MBA and Executive MBA programs, as well as at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa.

Over his 35-year career, Mr. Tassé has held senior positions at Deloitte and KPMG, as well as central roles in intelligence and law enforcement agencies. He has also worked with leading international organizations, such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Economic Forum and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Over the course of his career, he has received many prestigious awards for his significant contributions both nationally and internationally, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal. In addition, his unparalleled commitment and considerable contributions to his field of expertise have earned him the designations of Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) and Fellow Chartered Governance Professional (FCG), the highest distinctions in this discipline.

Mr. Tassé sits as an independent member of various boards of directors and trustees involving a wide range of organizations. He has also been selected for prestigious committee appointments by the Government of Canada, and he regularly participates in hearings before parliamentary committees in the House of Commons and the Senate.

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