Corporate Governance Programs
In a time of dramatic economic changes, extraordinary leadership is required from the boardroom. Today's corporate boards find themselves under pressure to demonstrate independence, accountability, and transparency. Targeting the critical issues confronting corporate boards, these programs help chairs, committee leaders, and new or experienced directors cultivate leadership and meet their complex obligations as stewards of public companies.
Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance
Recognizing today's economic volatility and growing regulation, this program is designed to help audit committees and CFOs lead more effectively. Proven frameworks will help you increase your capacity to improve transparency, ensure compliance, strengthen working relationships, and create a better-performing committee.
PROGRAM FACULTY: Paul M. Healy (faculty chair), Jay W. Lorsch, Krishna G. Palepu
Compensation Committees
Taking an in-depth look at executive compensation, this program improves compensation committee effectiveness through development of sound policies. You will gain a new perspective on challenges ranging from external calls for reform to the imperative to align compensation with corporate performance. Through study of well-functioning committees, you will find new compensation approaches that motivate top executives—and enhance shareholder value.
PROGRAM FACULTY: Brian J. Hall, Jay W. Lorsch, V.G. Narayanan (faculty chair), Krishna G. Palepu
Making Corporate Boards More Effective
Our flagship board program gives directors a new perspective on their role—along with frameworks to help them position companies for long-term success. Recognizing the demand for increased board leadership, this program prompts you to examine growing challenges, prioritize board responsibilities, and learn from the practices of successful boards. You will gain insight into how to execute strategy, develop top talent, and enhance enterprise value.
PROGRAM FACULTY: Paul M. Healy, Rakesh Khurana, Jay W. Lorsch (faculty chair), Krishna G. Palepu, Walter J. Salmon, Guhan Subramanian
Also is offered in the Bay Area, California April 7–10, 2010.
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.
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