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Connecting Local, National, and International Talent

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A Diverse Network of Knowledge Partners

With a global reach, The Accountability Group, Inc. (TAG) connects diverse talent to address clients’ unique challenges and goals. Knowledge partners have expertise and experience to bring ideas to life and practice, host fresh conversations, and in some cases demonstrate the powerful presence and courage to break through conventions to catalyze exciting discoveries.

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We Specialize In

TAG, established in 2008, provides governance and strategic support to boards and senior leaders. Led by Principal Lyn McDonell, we have evolved to focus on ensuring sound governance fundamentals while anticipating future transitions. Leveraging a diverse network of associate consultants, allied firms, and specialists, TAG meets client needs across various domains:

  • Governance fundamentals
  • Context-based sustainability
  • Systemic strategic management
  • Regenerative leadership and innovation culture
  • Flourishing business models
  • Future-fit culture and measures
  • Regenerative technology
  • Navigation of complexity, and
 more.
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Our Expertise

TAG offers workshops and consultations, leveraging a network of subject matter experts in Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. Key areas include:

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  • Professional development for board members
  • Governance policy alignment
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  • Future-fit indicators and reporting

  • Business model transitions
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  • Leadership development and coaching

  • Speakers for panels and conferences
Lyn McDonell

About Lyn McDonell

Janice Lynn (“Lyn”) McDonell brings extensive experience to her role at TAG:

  • Early international development experience
  • Served in various leadership positions including CEO, COO, Board Chair, and Director
  • Fellow of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario
  • Chartered Director with an MA focused on organizational development stages
  • Cross-sector consulting for almost 20 years
  • Former chair of the Not-for-Profit Organizations Committee of CPA Canada
  • Adjunct faculty in York University’s Master of Financial Accountability Program
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Projects by Lyn & the Team

We specialize in helping leaders recognize their role in context-based sustainability and fostering conditions for successful adaptation. We have worked on projects across a range of sectors.

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Initiatives We Have Undertaken

  • Revision of governance structures and processes (professions, companies, and networks)

  • Strategy development including the board’s identification of strategic issues and questions pre-strategic planning

  • Collaborative governance amongst service providers
  • Resolution of issues of direction and control amongst linked organizations

  • Tailored corporate scorecards

  • Health care supply chain providers dialogue on issues and system opportunities
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What Our Network Says

“I worked with TAG for 12 years. Lyn and TAG provided me with resources, mentoring, and latitude in what turned out to be dozens of assignments. Lyn’s governance knowledge, her coaching, TAG’s business model, and connection with boards resulted in long-term client relationships and demand for TAG services including mine.”


– Nickey Alexiou, Consultant and Facilitator

“I worked with Lyn as an Associate at TAG for several years. Lyn mentored and supported me through numerous projects. I still lean on her competencies, skills and experience today. Lyn inspires me to continually improve. For example, I am now a Certified Management Consultant (CMC). To other advisors and clients, I recommend her and TAG.”

– Heather Terrence, CMC

“I have a lot of respect for Lyn and consider her as a mentor in the art of consulting. She is very generous with her time, always helpful. She has a rich professional network that she can rely upon as needed.”


– François Couillard, CEO and Certified Management Consultant

“Your wisdom, perspective, and context help to guide the decision making on tough issues. You are a real force around the boardroom table. The calm voice, offering innovative solutions and paths forward that few could see. Your gift of connecting the dots and providing strong leadership on issues helped the board define new ways forward.”


– Janet Dalicandro, ICD.D, CPF, ACCV Chair of Board of Lyn's service

Discover TAG’s Learning Resources

Kickstart your board’s journey by exploring TAG’s resource page.

These tools are designed to initiate exploratory conversations within your own organizational settings.

Downloadable PDFs Include:

  • Key Concepts in Regenerative Governance
  • Regenerative Thinking Frameworks
  • Frameworks Questions

You can also find a link to The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members, 2nd (2020) and 3rd (2024) Editions. (Wiley). Richard Leblanc (Editor).

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