Today's corporations are getting serious about increasing boardroom diversity, driven by the benefits of diverse points of view in the boardroom and by shareholder and social pressure to do so. This imperative for more diverse boards is animating board recruiting and expanding the demand for minority candidates.
In this program, senior executives from underrepresented minorities will prepare to fulfill this growing demand. The program will equip you with critical tools and insights that will enhance your readiness for corporate board service and enable you to make a lasting contribution at the highest level of an organization.
Today's corporations are getting serious about increasing boardroom diversity, driven by the benefits of diverse points of view in the boardroom and by shareholder and social pressure to do so. This imperative for more diverse boards is animating board recruiting and expanding the demand for minority candidates.
In this program, senior executives from underrepresented minorities will prepare to fulfill this growing demand. The program will equip you with critical tools and insights that will enhance your readiness for corporate board service and enable you to make a lasting contribution at the highest level of an organization.
While the program is designed for U.S. and Canada-based executives who self-identify as an underrepresented person of color and/or LGBTQ, and will be most beneficial to those who identify as such, the program is open to all executives who otherwise fulfill the admissions criteria. Please find our policy on nondiscrimination here.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
While the program is designed for U.S. and Canada-based executives who self-identify as an underrepresented person of color and/or LGBTQ, and will be most beneficial to those who identify as such, the program is open to all executives who otherwise fulfill the admissions criteria. Please find our policy on nondiscrimination here.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to an exceptional group of peers and build your network.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to an exceptional group of peers and build your network.
When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
Through interactive lectures and global case studies, this program will delve into board issues that apply to organizations from any industry. Additional materials, workshops, panels, inspiring guest speakers, and group discussions will address the challenges faced by underrepresented minorities and how you can contribute most effectively as a director, especially when there is no other minority representation.
In addition, during a panel discussion, a group of experienced executives will share how they have leveraged board service as part of their career strategy. After the program ends, you will be able to draw on resources from Korn Ferry, a leading board search consultant, that can help you research and pursue corporate board opportunities.
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.
Through interactive lectures and global case studies, this program will delve into board issues that apply to organizations from any industry. Additional materials, workshops, panels, inspiring guest speakers, and group discussions will address the challenges faced by underrepresented minorities and how you can contribute most effectively as a director, especially when there is no other minority representation.
In addition, during a panel discussion, a group of experienced executives will share how they have leveraged board service as part of their career strategy. After the program ends, you will be able to draw on resources from Korn Ferry, a leading board search consultant, that can help you research and pursue corporate board opportunities.
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.
Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.
Visiting Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
Baker Foundation Professor and John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration, Emerita
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration
Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
H. Douglas Weaver Professor of Business Law
Joseph Flom Professor of Law and Business
Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.
Visiting Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
Baker Foundation Professor and John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration, Emerita
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration
Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
H. Douglas Weaver Professor of Business Law
Joseph Flom Professor of Law and Business