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    Compensation Committees: New Challenges, New Solutions

    Compensation Committees: New Challenges, New Solutions
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    Four guiding principles for designing incentive packages.
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    Four guiding principles for designing incentive packages.
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    Summary

    Executive compensation has become a flashpoint issue for board members, institutional investors, regulators, and the media. Examining critical market and regulatory issues, this board leadership program enables compensation committee chairs and members to design more effective compensation programs. You will explore best practices for aligning executive pay to business strategy and company goals and for meeting shareholder expectations as the regulatory climate evolves.

    This program is eligible for the Corporate Director Certificate. Learn More

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    Summary

    Executive compensation has become a flashpoint issue for board members, institutional investors, regulators, and the media. Examining critical market and regulatory issues, this board leadership program enables compensation committee chairs and members to design more effective compensation programs. You will explore best practices for aligning executive pay to business strategy and company goals and for meeting shareholder expectations as the regulatory climate evolves.

    This program is eligible for the Corporate Director Certificate. Learn More

    Key Benefits
    This executive compensation training program will enable you and your committee to contribute more effectively to long-term performance, corporate profitability, and employee satisfaction.

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    Change the way your company approaches executive compensationChange the way your company approaches executive compensation
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    • Adapt your compensation strategy to fit your business strategy
    • Make decisions with deeper knowledge of the relationships among compensation plans, employee motivation, and long-term value creation
    • Balance the competing imperatives to attract and retain key executives, adhere to new governmental rules, and navigate public sentiment
    • Ensure that the compensation structure promotes the desired corporate culture
    Address external factors influencing compensation strategies Address external factors influencing compensation strategies
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    • Compete effectively for top talent in today's tight labor market
    • Understand and anticipate hot-button issues and trends in executive compensation
    • Examine the impact of regulatory issues in different countries
    • Respond to a more vigilant investor community
    Create successful compensation plans and processes Create successful compensation plans and processes
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    • Design better incentive systems and know the risks that certain incentive structures can create
    • Avoid the risks of cookie-cutter executive compensation solutions and external ratings systems
    • Gain investor buy-in on compensation plans
    • Get the most value from compensation consultants
    • Understand and effectively utilize subjective and objective performance measurement systems
    Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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    • Extend your network by living and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

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    This executive compensation training program will enable you and your committee to contribute more effectively to long-term performance, corporate profitability, and employee satisfaction.
    Details

    Change the way your company approaches executive compensation

    • Adapt your compensation strategy to fit your business strategy
    • Make decisions with deeper knowledge of the relationships among compensation plans, employee motivation, and long-term value creation
    • Balance the competing imperatives to attract and retain key executives, adhere to new governmental rules, and navigate public sentiment
    • Ensure that the compensation structure promotes the desired corporate culture

    Address external factors influencing compensation strategies

    • Compete effectively for top talent in today's tight labor market
    • Understand and anticipate hot-button issues and trends in executive compensation
    • Examine the impact of regulatory issues in different countries
    • Respond to a more vigilant investor community

    Create successful compensation plans and processes

    • Design better incentive systems and know the risks that certain incentive structures can create
    • Avoid the risks of cookie-cutter executive compensation solutions and external ratings systems
    • Gain investor buy-in on compensation plans
    • Get the most value from compensation consultants
    • Understand and effectively utilize subjective and objective performance measurement systems

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by living and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

    Who Should Attend

    • Directors on boards of publicly listed companies who serve as chairs or members of compensation committees
    • Senior corporate executives who participate in compensation planning
    • Also appropriate for: Bank directors, chief executive officers, directors of human resources, investors, legal professionals who help structure employment contracts, and senior regulatory officials charged with implementing legislation

    Attendance by two or more representatives of your compensation committee or organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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    We Celebrate New Ways of Thinking. Are You Ready?
    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
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    Creating a Holistic Educational Experience
    Master corporate governance with three complementary programs.
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    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
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    Who Should Attend

    • Directors on boards of publicly listed companies who serve as chairs or members of compensation committees
    • Senior corporate executives who participate in compensation planning
    • Also appropriate for: Bank directors, chief executive officers, directors of human resources, investors, legal professionals who help structure employment contracts, and senior regulatory officials charged with implementing legislation

    Attendance by two or more representatives of your compensation committee or organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Play video
    Play video
    We Celebrate New Ways of Thinking. Are You Ready?
    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video
    Rowena Track, Global Vice President, TE Connectivity, U.S., Creating a Holistic Educational Experience, Compensation Committees participant, HBS Executive Education
    Creating a Holistic Educational Experience
    Master corporate governance with three complementary programs.
    Read Her Story
    Play video
    Play video
    Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video

    Learning and Living at HBS

    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.

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    Learning and Living at HBS

    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.

    Admissions Criteria and Process

    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.
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    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.

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    Admissions Criteria and Process Dropdown down

    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.

    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.
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    Program content, dates, schedule, fees, technology platforms, and faculty are subject to change. In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.
    Comp Targets That Work
    Comp Targets That Work
    Four guiding principles for designing incentive packages.
    Learn More
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
    Comp Targets That Work
    Comp Targets That Work
    Four guiding principles for designing incentive packages.
    Learn More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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