The Forum for Shared Governance offers expert shared governance advice on the most common challenges organizations face when building and sustaining professional governance structures.

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Night Shift Inclusion

Have you figured out how to include your night shift into shared governance? Dr Sue Weaver, a nurse scientist, has. Read her advice here from Hackensack Meridian Health, the first healthcare system to be accredited in shared governance by the Forum for Shared Governance.

Unions and Shared Governance

Ever wonder if shared governance can be implemented in a union environment? Take a look at one nursing leader’s take on this controversy of unions and shared governance.

Officer Compensation

Are you wondering about how to handle time and compensation for officers in your shared governance organization? Read recommendations and experiences of the Forum’s advisory board members about how to budget and pay the president of shared governance in your organization.

Shared Decision-Making vs. Shared Governance

Somebody telling you that shared decision-making, shared leadership, and shared governance are all the same? They’re not. Read about the Confusion Among Consultants.

Dealing with Difficult Participants

Are some colleagues having difficulty joining the journey? Read what to do about Petulant Participants.

Interprofessional Shared Governance

Not all shared governance facilitators are nurses. Thinking of strengthening your interprofessional model. Try to include other disciplines, such as social workers, in the mix.