CARF Accreditation: Where do I start???

Although it seems like an obvious enough question, I realized recently that I’ve never written a post about it. I’ve addressed how to prepare for a site visit and how to maintain conformance, but haven’t started from the start. Yet it’s absolutely crucial to...

Mind The (CARF) Gap

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...

New Resources Section on Governance!

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...

Five Tips for a Successful 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...