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Primed for a Board Opportunity

Position yourself for future success as a board director.
Primed for a Board Opportunity
Position yourself for future success as a board director.
Featured Program
Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director
Status

Accepting Applications

Date

27 NOV–01 DEC 2023

Format

In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.

Location

HBS Campus

Become an outstanding corporate board candidate who approaches the board selection process strategically and contributes effectively.
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Featured Program
Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director
Status

Accepting Applications

Date

27 NOV–01 DEC 2023

Format

In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.

Location

HBS Campus

Become an outstanding corporate board candidate who approaches the board selection process strategically and contributes effectively.
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As Global Head of Platinum at Thomson Reuters, Lisa Pent is a key member of the company's largest division and provider of critical news, information, and analytics. She attended the Women on Boards program at Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education to build on that professional success and reach her goal of becoming a board director. Pent shares her thoughts about the program and describes how it gave her the knowledge and network to achieve that ambition.

Why did you choose to attend this program?

Becoming a board director is my top career goal. My longer-term goal is having up to three board roles. An executive program seemed like a good bridge toward that goal. I was aware that HBS offered top-notch executive education programs, and that drove me to apply to Women on Boards.

Did you have specific goals for your time in the program?

Yes. I wanted to learn more about what a board director does and understand the risks and other considerations of serving in that role.

What surprised you most about the program experience?

I tried to go in with a very open mind, so almost everything surprised me—in a good way. From the caliber of the professors and attendees to the classroom experience, everything was absolutely outstanding.

How did the living group contribute to the program experience?

It was one of the best aspects of the program. The pre-assigned groups gave me an immediate anchor for meals and social activities. They were really fantastic.

How would you describe the program's value to someone considering it?

It was much better than I could ever have imagined. Between the program and the network connections I made, I feel like I have a good foundation moving forward.

Was there an insight, learning, or anecdote from the program that particularly resonated with you?

Your "Unique Identity," which is the lesson taught by Professor Frances Frei resonated with all of us. It helped us understand the differences in how you present your credentials for a board role versus a job opportunity.

Featured Program
Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director
Status

Accepting Applications

Date

27 NOV–01 DEC 2023

Format

In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.

Location

HBS Campus

Become an outstanding corporate board candidate who approaches the board selection process strategically and contributes effectively.
Download Download Brochure
Need Help? Contact Us:
Program Advising team
Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
Program Finder
Featured Program
Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director
Status

Accepting Applications

Date

27 NOV–01 DEC 2023

Format

In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.

Location

HBS Campus

Become an outstanding corporate board candidate who approaches the board selection process strategically and contributes effectively.
Download Download Brochure
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