Course Overview
Effective board members bring to the table skills and capabilities that differ distinctly from those of management and other corporate leaders. This corporate governance program paves the way to mastering the skills required to govern successfully.
Who should attend:
- New board members or senior executives who expect to be on a board in the near future
- Experienced board members who are in need of a "refresher"
- Executives who wish to learn about International best governance practices
Key benefits:
- Develop a deeper understanding of board governance models
- Analyze the role of the board vis-à-vis management, internal and external auditors, and other outside advisors
- Understand how to navigate boardroom conflicts
- Engage in a “board in crisis” case simulation
- Study the legal and ethical challenges faced by today’s boards in areas such as executive compensation
- Become conversant in current boardroom topics such as cyber security and activist investors