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Making Corporate Boards More Effective
Dates: 14–17 JUL 2021
Location: HBS Campus
Fee: $10,250
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
Program Announcement
The in-person Making Corporate Boards More Effective session originally scheduled
for 18–21 NOV 2020 has been cancelled. Please consider applying to the related
offering, <a href="/making-corporate-boards-more-effective-virtual/">Making Corporate
Boards More Effective—Virtual</a>, running 18–21 NOV 2020. If you have
any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:executive_education@hbs.edu">executive_education@hbs.edu</a>.
Summary
Faced with increasingly complex oversight challenges and demands for greater transparency,
how can today's boards do more for their companies? In this board of directors education
program, you will gain a deeper understanding of the board's responsibilities in areas
such as financial resilience, strategic direction, executive compensation, and regulatory
compliance. 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.
Faced with increasingly complex oversight challenges and demands for greater transparency,
how can today's boards do more for their companies? In this board of directors education
program, you will gain a deeper understanding of the board's responsibilities in areas
such as financial resilience, strategic direction, executive compensation, and regulatory
compliance. 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.
This program is eligible for the Corporate Director Certificate. Learn More
Key Benefits
This corporate governance program is based on the premise that there is no one best
way for boards to operate—rather, each board must develop practices that suit the
unique needs of its company and management. As you examine the latest thinking on
the internal function of corporate boards, interaction with management, and overall
board relations, you will discover how to enhance and focus your own board's efforts.
This corporate governance program is based on the premise that there is no one best
way for boards to operate—rather, each board must develop practices that suit the
unique needs of its company and management. As you examine the latest thinking on
the internal function of corporate boards, interaction with management, and overall
board relations, you will discover how to enhance and focus your own board's efforts.
Details
Strengthen the impact of your corporate board
Achieve trust through more positive relationships within the board and with the management
team
Create more efficient governance processes
Make the most of each board member's time, knowledge, and experience
Contribute more meaningfully to corporate oversight activities
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
This program is designed to meet the needs of board members, chairs, and directors
of publicly held companies and established companies that are planning to go public
or undergo a significant transformation.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of
this program.
Global Perspective
Experience the world in your classroom.
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This program is designed to meet the needs of board members, chairs, and directors
of publicly held companies and established companies that are planning to go public
or undergo a significant transformation.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of
this program.
Global Perspective
Experience the world in your classroom.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Program content, dates, fees, 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.
What You Will Learn
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 how the most successful
boards are addressing their challenges.
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 how the most successful
boards are addressing their challenges.
Understanding the board's role and responsibilities in relation to management
Working with management to oversee company strategy
Grooming the next generation of top management
The board's internal processes
Designing the most effective structure, composition, and processes for your board
Identifying the personal qualities and characteristics needed in the boardroom
Providing constructive feedback to one another and to the board's leaders
Proactive governance and risk mitigation
Ensuring that your company complies with relevant regulations and laws
Preparing for unexpected events and crises, such as activist takeovers, accounting
fraud, environmental disasters, and cybersecurity threats
The HBS Advantage
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.
Faculty Cochairs
Lynn S. Paine
John G. McLean 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.
Faculty Cochairs
Lynn S. Paine
John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration
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