by Warren Helfrich | Jun 15, 2016 | Accreditation
There’s an incredible feeling of relief you feel when the taillights of the CARF survey team’s vehicle leave the agency parking lot. You breathe a sigh of relief and hopefully celebrate your achievement with a cocktail (or two). But that feeling of relief and...
by Warren Helfrich | Jun 2, 2016 | Latest News
Kim and I have had the honour of being engaged in a number of recent projects involving Boards of Directors from non-profit organizations. From facilitating Strategic and Tactical Planning to policy development work to Board training events, it has broadened our...
by Warren Helfrich | Dec 18, 2015 | Latest News
Just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone Happy Holidays!!! Here is a funny Christmas video to keep you entertained (warning… it’s reflects my warped sense of humour), and a link to a couple of new resources (sample policies) on the Free Resources...
by Warren Helfrich | Apr 8, 2015 | Planning & Evaluation
I’m headed to Vancouver in two weeks to present at the revamped CARF Canada Advanced Outcomes Training. That training event includes a discussion about the use of client goals to measure program outcomes, so I thought I would get my rant about the limits of...
by Warren Helfrich | Nov 27, 2014 | Accreditation
Going through the CARF Accreditation Survey process can be challenging. And as if you didn’t already have enough on your plate! It sometimes seems like they end up coming at the worst possible time. While there is no magic bullet, here are some practical tips that I...
