Faced with increasingly complex oversight challenges and demands for greater transparency, how can today's boards do more for their companies? In this virtual board of directors education program, you will gain a deeper understanding of the board's responsibilities in areas such as financial resilience, strategic direction, leadership succession, executive compensation, organizational culture, risk management, and sustainability. At the same time, you will learn how to work more effectively with fellow directors and company management to strengthen governance, manage unexpected crises, and make decisions that drive long-term corporate success.
You may also be interested in the related in-person program: Making Corporate Boards More Effective.
This program is eligible for the Corporate Director Certificate. Learn More
Faced with increasingly complex oversight challenges and demands for greater transparency, how can today's boards do more for their companies? In this virtual board of directors education program, you will gain a deeper understanding of the board's responsibilities in areas such as financial resilience, strategic direction, leadership succession, executive compensation, organizational culture, risk management, and sustainability. At the same time, you will learn how to work more effectively with fellow directors and company management to strengthen governance, manage unexpected crises, and make decisions that drive long-term corporate success.
You may also be interested in the related in-person program: Making Corporate Boards More Effective.
This program is eligible for the Corporate Director Certificate. Learn More
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
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 a global 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 a global group of peers and build your network.
Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, and small group discussions, you and your peers will explore the most important strategic and organizational issues facing corporate boards today—and consider how the most successful boards are addressing their challenges. You will emerge better equipped to address the immediate issues presented by the COVID-19 crisis as well as the enduring challenges for corporate boards everywhere.
Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, and small group discussions, you and your peers will explore the most important strategic and organizational issues facing corporate boards today—and consider how the most successful boards are addressing their challenges. You will emerge better equipped to address the immediate issues presented by the COVID-19 crisis as well as the enduring challenges for corporate boards everywhere.
The program takes place over three days, with live, synchronous classes daily (10:00 AM to 2:45 PM ET, including two 30-minute breaks), two required welcoming sessions, and small group discussions for learning and networking. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions.
Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We advise setting aside a total of 2-3 hours per day for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.
The program takes place over three days, with live, synchronous classes daily (10:00 AM to 2:45 PM ET, including two 30-minute breaks), two required welcoming sessions, and small group discussions for learning and networking. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions.
Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We advise setting aside a total of 2-3 hours per day for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.
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.
Lynn S. Paine
John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration
Suraj Srinivasan
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration
David G. Fubini
Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
Krishna G. Palepu
Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration
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.
Lynn S. Paine
John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration
Suraj Srinivasan
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration
David G. Fubini
Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
Krishna G. Palepu
Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration