A brief video about the distinctions between Ends and means as conceived within the Policy Governance (Carver model) framework of principles.
In a nutshell, both the Board and the CEO/staff make decisions relating to Ends and means. The board makes Ends decisions when it creates Ends policies, and makes means decisions when it creates Executive Limitations policies (i.e., about means the CEO/staff should not use or allow, even if they would be effective in achieving the Ends.)
The CEO/staff make Ends decisions when interpreting Ends policies, as well as when planning, achieving, and reporting accomplishments. The CEO/staff also make means decisions while carrying out day-to-day activities within the boundaries set by Executive Limitations.
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