On-Demand Video Training

BHI offers this exclusive series of online-only courses that you can purchase for training at your convenience.

View our free intro videos for each course.

The Great Board Chair

Watch this free intro video to learn more about The Great Board Chair.
$95.00 for the single-viewer full course.
$300 for group of up to 12 attendees.
Course Duration: 51:05 min.


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Setting up a New Board Member Orientation program

New Board members need a good start. An orientation is crucial as they begin their service that is comprehensive, factual, and strategically provides them with crucial information they need. This course provides you with the guidance and tips you need to do it right.

Watch this free intro video to learn more about New Board Member Orientations.
$95.00 for the single-viewer full course.
$300 for group of up to 12 attendees.
Course Duration: 44:34 min.


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What Every Board Member Should Know

This course provides all of the what and how basics of being a good board member.

Watch this free intro video to learn more about What Every Good Board Member Should Know.
$99.00 for the single-viewer full course
Group pricing available upon request. E-mail Me!
Course Duration: 55 min.





Strategic Planning for Special Districts

A balanced and clear strategic plan is critical to the efficiency of a public agency. Brent Ives is the recognized leader in providing best practice strategic plans for special districts in California and elsewhere. In this class he provides a condensed version of his popular daylong session that has been taught to hundreds. This class provides value well into the future and should be seen by managers and board members alike.

Watch this free intro video to learn more about Strategic Planning for Special Districts.
$99.00 for the single-viewer full course
Group pricing available upon request. E-mail Me!
Course Duration: 53 min.





General Manager Evaluations

One of the key roles of an elected board is good performance management of the General Manager/Executive. There are some specific approaches to this task that boards need to know. This course covers them in a clear and concise way, getting to the bottom of many of the common mistakes while providing a complete step-by-step approach for accomplishing this critical responsibility of the board. This class is valuable for board members, board presidents and managers looking for a fair, professional, and balanced executive level evaluation.

Watch this free intro video to learn more about General Manager Evaluations.
$99.00 for the single-viewer full course
Group pricing available upon request. E-mail Me!
Course Duration: 46 min.





Good Governance

Every board wants to govern well. It’s about serving the public well. This course offers the perspective of a seasoned decision maker and consultant that will make you consider best practices of good governance for special districts; what your role is and what it’s not, where the lines get drawn and where to be careful. Every board member should watch this concise primer in good governance. This course is valuable for all board members both new and experienced.

Watch this free intro video to learn more about Good Governance.
$99.00 for the single-viewer full course
Group pricing available upon request. E-mail Me!
Course Duration: 58 min.