Board Governance Programs

With corporations under increased scrutiny, the board’s governance responsibilities are becoming more complex. Find new ways to enhance your individual contribution and promote more effective boards and committees. You’ll return ready to ensure compliance, strengthen relationships with company management, and drive business success.

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Featured Board Governance Programs

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  • Limited Availability

    Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance

    Explore best practices for aligning financial reporting with corporate strategy. Help your company operate more effectively in today’s demanding market and regulatory environment.

    • Nov 20 – 22, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $7,500

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    Compensation Committees: New Challenges, New Solutions

    Examine critical market and regulatory issues to develop executive compensation strategies that drive performance, profitability, and employee satisfaction.

    • Nov 17 – 19, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $7,500

  • Limited Availability

    Making Corporate Boards More Effective

    Deepen your understanding of the board’s responsibilities and uncover new ways to mitigate risk and drive long-term corporate success.

    • Nov 13 – 16, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $12,500

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    Preparing to Be a Corporate Director

    Develop the core knowledge you need to be an effective corporate director who excels at navigating board service responsibilities and challenges.

    • Apr 23 – 26, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $11,750

A world-class learning experience that energizes aspiring and established changemakers.

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  • Breakthrough learning

    Stimulating classes led by faculty at the forefront of their fields. Topics that will define the future of business. Discussions that transform perspectives and ways of thinking. Access to the brightest business minds on the planet. In short, a world-class learning experience that only Harvard can provide.

  • Holistic support

    Premium amenities and purpose-built accommodations for all participants on the HBS campus. Astonishingly attentive staff. Classrooms that foster collaboration. Virtual, in-person, and blended formats for learning on your terms. Here, every detail is carefully calibrated to nurture your growth.

  • Powerful connections

    Our programs strengthen organizations and individuals by deepening relationships and fostering new ones. Participants leave with lifelong friends, new potential business partners, and a powerful, globe-spanning network of fellow changemakers.

  • Intentional diversity

    We curate a truly diverse classroom for good reason. Exposure to different perspectives sharpens our thinking and leaves us better equipped to lead in today’s business landscape. Expect to learn with—and from—peers that come from around the world, a variety of industries, and all walks of life.

The HBS Experience

At HBS, every detail is carefully calibrated to drive your success. Living arrangements and classrooms that spark connection. Unrivaled academic resources. Thoughtfully designed virtual learning experiences. And rejuvenating fitness, dining, and cultural amenities.

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