Experienced university and system CEO and health care system governing board member/chair with many years of hands-on executive experience and broad perspective from dozens of intensive case studies and consulting engagements. Develop and implement customized solutions for strategic and governance goals or challenges with boards and executives in higher education or non-profit organizations.Bio and relevant content are at http://ellenchaffee.com.Specialties: Strategic management, organizational development, change management, leadership and vision, conceptual thinking, interpersonal communication,team building, problem-solving, analyses (quantitative and qualitative), policy issues in higher education, partnering and educating for economic development, Board governance, Board-CEO relations, and continuous improvement.Some recent consulting examples:Board-executive retreat to increase trust by identifying and resolving sources of unease in their partnership despite high mutual respect.Board-executive retreat to review potential name change from all angles Board-executive retreat to shape, assess feasibility, and identify next steps for an exceptionally ambitious mission-critical goal.Board chair/president call on how to handle a difficult situation.Board retreat on best practices in governance.Executive adviser on situation assessment following a no-confidence vote.Comprehensive presidential performance reviews."I've participated in dozens of facilitated events like this, and this one has been the very best."~Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey, President, Bowling Green State University"Dr. Chaffee's presentation was highly insightful, most informative, and even enjoyable. She was extremely well prepared, highly articulate, clear and straightforward, and involved active participation by every member of our Board or Regents." ~ Dr. William J. Keppler, President Emeritus and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Chair of the Governance Committee, SCUHS