The Glaring Cap Governance Board Training
"when it comes to great governance, there is usually a gap between where the organization is now, and where it could be in its ideal future." A hybrid event based in Saskatchewan.
Rural Ontario Municipalities Association,
Ian's joining this event as a panelist.
Governance & Strategy Expert | Best-Selling Author | Trusted Advisor to Local Government, Post-Secondary, and Social Service Leaders
Ian McCormack helps leaders and boards turn complexity into clarity.
Working at the critical intersection of elected officials and senior management, Ian delivers independent, battle-tested insight on governance, strategy, and change in local government, post-secondary institutions, libraries, housing, health, community safety, and non-profit organizations.
As President of Strategic Steps Inc., best-selling author of three acclaimed books, and holder of both the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Change Management Practitioner designations, Ian is a sought-after speaker who equips audiences with practical tools and renewed confidence to govern and lead effectively.
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KEYNOTES
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Governance Finance Officers of Alberta Annual Conference |2025
AIM Network | 2024
NSFM | 2024
PANELIST / SPEAKER / WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Rural Ontario Municipalities Association | 2025
SUMA Conference | 2025
LGAA Conference |2024 | 2025
UMNB Conference | 2024 |2025
Alberta Library Conference
AMCA Conference | 2021
ICMA North Carolina 2018 | Idaho 2020 | Virginia 2020
Alberta School Board Association Conference | 2018
Infrastructure Asset Management Conference | 2018
Alberta Municipal Clerks Association Conference | 2017
BOOK WORKSHOPS / KEYNOTE SESSIONS
ARMAA Conference | 2025
SUMA Mayor's Summer School | 2025
NSFM | 2024
Speaking Highlights
“I wanted to extend my appreciation and to thank all of you for helping make the Spark Ideas, Ignite Passion 2021 Virtual Conference such a success! Our team had a blast hosting you, and hopefully, you were able to make some great connections.”
Northern Lights Library System
“Thank you so much for the wonderful session yesterday. I have heard only great things about your session. Everyone who attended really enjoyed it and couldn’t believe how the time flew by.
Kneehill Regional Partnership
“Ian is great!!”, “Very comprehensive. I liked his style and found him engaging. Practical and well-paced, Ian led some much needed insight into running for municipal council. Ian was knowledgeable, passionate and authentic.”
