Michael Wyland

About Michael Wyland

Nonprofit Governance What happens in and around the nonprofit board room is critical to the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. We assist with both the interpersonal and the documentation associated with board service, from policies and procedures, by-laws, and conflicts of interest to communication issues affecting board members and/or the board and CEO. We do governance assessments, assist in committee structures, board member and CEO succession planning, and other issues affecting the proper function and health of a nonprofit organization\'s board. Strategic Planning for Hospitals and Healthcare Worked with dozens of hospitals and healthcare organizations to assist in strategic plan development and implementation services. Services often include most of the following: • focus group data collection • structured interviews • facilitated board & staff retreats • strategic plan development & documentation • annual work plan development • follow-up/follow-along for staff and board Executive Coaching Work with executive talent to maximize opportunities to make the most of their current work environment or transition to new work. We work on “soft skills” - communication styles, interpersonal relationships, and nonverbal messages that get in the way of success. Examples include: • communication styles analysis & coaching • consulting on specific work-related issues • developing strategies for dealing successfully with employees, colleagues, and others • career exploration Training & Facilitation Presented 200+ workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, etc. Most featured various aspects of nonprofit sector management and governance, nonprofit organization board/staff roles and relationships, and team-building and professional development skills for individuals and groups. In addition to client-specific work, we have presented at numerous local, state, and regional conferences, as well as for national nonprofit professional assemblies. We have served for several years as adjunct faculty to several universities.

Experience

1. Owner Partner

   Sumption & Wyland

   Sep 1990 — Present · Sioux Falls, SD, US

   Strategic Planning Worked with 100+ nonprofit associations and charities to assist in strategic plan development and implementation services. Services often include most of the following: • focus group data collection • structured interviews • facilitated board & staff retreats • strategic plan development & documentation • annual work plan development • follow-up/follow-along for staff and board Executive Coaching Work with executive talent to maximize opportunities to make the most of their current work environment or transition to new work. We work on “soft skills” - communication styles, interpersonal relationships, and nonverbal messages that get in the way of success. Examples include: • communication styles analysis & coaching • consulting on specific work-related issues • developing strategies for dealing successfully with employees, colleagues, and others • career exploration • interview technique • resume assistance Training & Facilitation Presented 100+ workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, etc. Most featured various aspects of nonprofit sector management and governance, nonprofit organization board/staff roles and relationships, and team-building and professional development skills for individuals and groups. In addition to client-specific work, we have presented at numerous local, state, and regional conferences, as well as for national nonprofit professional assemblies. We have served for several years as adjunct faculty to several universities. Worked on many kinds of collaborations and partnerships, from multi-organizational grant applications to the merger of health care clinics to 6 Girl Scout councils incorporated in two states (with members in four states). Worked to help alleviate stress between departments within large nonprofit organizations through a combination of group training, individual skills development, and counsel to involved parties and stakeholders.

Education

• William & Mary

  History

  1978 — 1978

• University of South Dakota

  Business Law

  1990 — 1990

• University of Sioux Falls

  Business Management

  2003 — 2005

• The University of Dallas

  Politics

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Staff Development
• Keynote
• Non-Profit Administration
• Nonprofit Leadership
• Workshop Leader
• Board Relations
• Grants
• Consultancy
• Executive Coaching
• Board Development
• Non-Profit Leadership
• Fundraising
• Healthcare
• Capacity Building
• Non-Profit Experience
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofit Consulting
• Grant Writing
• Consulting
• Leadership Development
• Charities
• Consultations
• Training
• Philanthropy
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Strategic Planning
• Workshop Facilitation
• Board Governance
• Governance
• Nonprofits
• Non-Profit Boards
• Board Training
• Grant Review
• Management Consulting
• Business Ethics
• Government
• Coaching
• Training & Development