Traditionally, the majority of board appointments are made through informal networks that are especially hard for women to break into. Designed specifically for top women executives, this program provides insight into navigating the board selection process and maximizing your success as a corporate director. Focused on the critical issues facing boards today, you will learn how to approach board selection strategically, raise your profile—and find your best match.
Traditionally, the majority of board appointments are made through informal networks that are especially hard for women to break into. Designed specifically for top women executives, this program provides insight into navigating the board selection process and maximizing your success as a corporate director. Focused on the critical issues facing boards today, you will learn how to approach board selection strategically, raise your profile—and find your best match.
While the program is designed for women executives (and will be most beneficial to those who identify as such), the program is open to all executives who otherwise fulfill the admissions criteria. Please find our policy on nondiscrimination here.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 4 PLDA Points on completion of
this program.
While the program is designed for women executives (and will be most beneficial to those who identify as such), the program is open to all executives who otherwise fulfill the admissions criteria. Please find our policy on nondiscrimination here.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 4 PLDA Points on completion of
this program.
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.
Through a rich learning experience that includes presentations, case studies, expert panel discussions, and individual coaching sessions, you will set the stage for success as a board member. In addition to engaging with HBS faculty, executive search professionals, legal experts, and cybersecurity experts, you will have the opportunity to exchange insights with other accomplished professional women.
After the program ends, you will be able to draw on resources that can help you research and pursue corporate board opportunities
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.
Through a rich learning experience that includes presentations, case studies, expert panel discussions, and individual coaching sessions, you will set the stage for success as a board member. In addition to engaging with HBS faculty, executive search professionals, legal experts, and cybersecurity experts, you will have the opportunity to exchange insights with other accomplished professional women.
After the program ends, you will be able to draw on resources that can help you research and pursue corporate board opportunities
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.
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.
Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration
John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration
James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration
James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration
Albert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus
Paul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration
Philip J. Stomberg 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.
Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration
John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration
James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration
James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration
Albert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus
Paul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration