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    Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director

    Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director
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    • Dates: 28 NOV–02 DEC 2022
    • Format: In-Person
    • Location: HBS Campus
    • Fee: $13,000
    • The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
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    "What you take away from the program will be worth the investment of time and resources."

    Judith Dunn
    SVP and Principal Deputy General Counsel, Fannie Mae, U.S.
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    "What you take away from the program will be worth the investment of time and resources."

    Judith Dunn
    SVP and Principal Deputy General Counsel, Fannie Mae, U.S.
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    Summary

    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.

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    Summary

    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.

    Key Benefits
    Preparing to take your place on a corporate board means building the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that boards are seeking. This program unpacks the process of board selection to help you understand the explicit and implicit ways that boards function. You will learn how to advance your candidacy by making connections with directors, founders, funders, and elite search firms—and excel in your new role by contributing to corporate governance at the highest level.

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    Build your readiness for a board positionBuild your readiness for a board position
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    • Explore how different types of corporate boards function
    • Examine the best practices of high-functioning boards
    • Gain insight into the roles of board members and committees
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    • Understand the politics and pitfalls of corporate networks
    • Raise your profile among directors, founders, and funders
    • Match your skills and talents to the board's specific needs
    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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    Preparing to take your place on a corporate board means building the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that boards are seeking. This program unpacks the process of board selection to help you understand the explicit and implicit ways that boards function. You will learn how to advance your candidacy by making connections with directors, founders, funders, and elite search firms—and excel in your new role by contributing to corporate governance at the highest level.
    Details

    Build your readiness for a board position

    • Explore how different types of corporate boards function
    • Examine the best practices of high-functioning boards
    • Gain insight into the roles of board members and committees

    Pursue a board position

    • Understand the politics and pitfalls of corporate networks
    • Raise your profile among directors, founders, and funders
    • Match your skills and talents to the board's specific needs

    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

    • Senior businesswomen who hold positions in large established companies ranging from division head to CEO—or who are retired from such positions
    • Women in senior executive roles who currently sit on nonprofit or private boards who wish to serve on public corporate boards in any industry

    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.

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    Building a Foundation for Boardroom Success
    Increase your impact as a future board member.
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    Discover more about business. And yourself.Discover more about business. And yourself.
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    Who Should Attend

    • Senior businesswomen who hold positions in large established companies ranging from division head to CEO—or who are retired from such positions
    • Women in senior executive roles who currently sit on nonprofit or private boards who wish to serve on public corporate boards in any industry

    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.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Play video
    Play video
    We Celebrate New Ways of Thinking. Are You Ready?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
    Isabel Mahe
    Building a Foundation for Boardroom Success
    Increase your impact as a future board member.
    Read Her Story
    Play video
    Play video
    Discover more about business. And yourself.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.

    Review Our Campus Health & Safety Protocols

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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.

    Review Our Campus Health & Safety Protocols

    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.
    Application Deadline
    NOV 2021 session application due: 15 NOV 2021
    Applications submitted after the due date will be considered on an individual basis and may not be processed in time to grant admission.
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    To apply, you will submit:

    • The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
    • A nominating statement from a senior executive with corporate board experience
    To review both the application and nominating statement, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your nominating executive. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online nominating statement.

    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).

    Nominating Statement

    To gain a deeper understanding of your background and your potential as a leader, we require a nominating statement from a senior executive with corporate board experience. To submit the letter, follow the instructions in your application.

    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. You will be invoiced upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt, or upon receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the invoice date. If you need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellation or deferral requests 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.
    A limited number of needs-based partial scholarships are available. Participants accepted to the program may send a brief statement of need for review by the Financial Aid Committee. For more information, please contact Melissa Walawender at mwalawender@hbs.edu or +1.617.495.6266.

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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.
    Application Deadline
    NOV 2021 session application due: 15 NOV 2021
    Applications submitted after the due date will be considered on an individual basis and may not be processed in time to grant admission.

    To apply, you will submit:

    • The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
    • A nominating statement from a senior executive with corporate board experience
    To review both the application and nominating statement, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your nominating executive. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online nominating statement.

    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).

    Nominating Statement

    To gain a deeper understanding of your background and your potential as a leader, we require a nominating statement from a senior executive with corporate board experience. To submit the letter, follow the instructions in your application.

    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. You will be invoiced upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt, or upon receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the invoice date. If you need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellation or deferral requests 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.
    A limited number of needs-based partial scholarships are available. Participants accepted to the program may send a brief statement of need for review by the Financial Aid Committee. For more information, please contact Melissa Walawender at mwalawender@hbs.edu or +1.617.495.6266.

    What You Will Learn

    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

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    What You Will Learn

    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

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    Understanding how boards workUnderstanding how boards work
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    • Exploring the legal and regulatory environments affecting boards
    • Examining the roles and responsibilities of board members
    • Understanding both formal and informal board dynamics
    • Recognizing the "gender" lens—how women are perceived in the boardroom
    • Working with and evaluating the CEO
    Developing board-critical skillsDeveloping board-critical skills
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    • Reading between the lines of financial statements
    • Leading through risk and other oversight challenges
    • Making strategic and timely decisions
    • Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
    • Managing yourself in high-stakes situations
    Navigating the selection processNavigating the selection process
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    • Understanding how executive firms match candidates with opportunities
    • Disrupting the established lines of succession
    • Developing your wish list
    • Becoming the winning candidate
    Raising your profileRaising your profile
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    • Networking within your organization
    • Establishing connections with elite search firms
    • Interacting with CEOs to benefit from their experience and perspectives

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    Understanding how boards work

    • Exploring the legal and regulatory environments affecting boards
    • Examining the roles and responsibilities of board members
    • Understanding both formal and informal board dynamics
    • Recognizing the "gender" lens—how women are perceived in the boardroom
    • Working with and evaluating the CEO

    Developing board-critical skills

    • Reading between the lines of financial statements
    • Leading through risk and other oversight challenges
    • Making strategic and timely decisions
    • Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
    • Managing yourself in high-stakes situations

    Navigating the selection process

    • Understanding how executive firms match candidates with opportunities
    • Disrupting the established lines of succession
    • Developing your wish list
    • Becoming the winning candidate

    Raising your profile

    • Networking within your organization
    • Establishing connections with elite search firms
    • Interacting with CEOs to benefit from their experience and perspectives

    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
    Boris Groysberg
    Boris Groysberg
    Boris Groysberg

    Boris Groysberg

    Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Lynn S. Paine
    Lynn S. Paine
    Lynn S. Paine

    Lynn S. Paine

    John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Faculty
    Paul M. Healy
    Paul M. Healy
    Paul M. Healy

    Paul M. Healy

    James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Accounting and Management

    Read Full Bio

    Nancy F. Koehn
    Nancy F. Koehn
    Nancy F. Koehn

    Nancy F. Koehn

    James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    F. Warren McFarlan
    F. Warren McFarlan
    F. Warren McFarlan

    F. Warren McFarlan

    Albert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Cynthia A. Montgomery
    Cynthia A. Montgomery
    Cynthia A. Montgomery

    Cynthia A. Montgomery

    Timken Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Strategy

    Read Full Bio

    David A. Moss
    David A. Moss
    David A. Moss

    David A. Moss

    Paul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Business, Government and the International Economy

    Read Full Bio

    Suraj Srinivasan
    Suraj Srinivasan
    Suraj Srinivasan

    Suraj Srinivasan

    Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Accounting and Management

    Read Full Bio

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    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
    Boris Groysberg
    Boris Groysberg
    Boris Groysberg

    Boris Groysberg

    Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Lynn S. Paine
    Lynn S. Paine
    Lynn S. Paine

    Lynn S. Paine

    John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Faculty
    Paul M. Healy
    Paul M. Healy
    Paul M. Healy

    Paul M. Healy

    James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Accounting and Management

    Read Full Bio

    Nancy F. Koehn
    Nancy F. Koehn
    Nancy F. Koehn

    Nancy F. Koehn

    James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    F. Warren McFarlan
    F. Warren McFarlan
    F. Warren McFarlan

    F. Warren McFarlan

    Albert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Cynthia A. Montgomery
    Cynthia A. Montgomery
    Cynthia A. Montgomery

    Cynthia A. Montgomery

    Timken Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Strategy

    Read Full Bio

    David A. Moss
    David A. Moss
    David A. Moss

    David A. Moss

    Paul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Business, Government and the International Economy

    Read Full Bio

    Suraj Srinivasan
    Suraj Srinivasan
    Suraj Srinivasan

    Suraj Srinivasan

    Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Accounting and Management

    Read Full Bio

    Your Peers Expand Your Learning

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    Africa
    6%
    Asia Pacific
    9%
    Europe
    5%
    Latin America
    1%
    Middle East
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    Insights from a range of industries ignite your thinking.
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    Participating Companies Have Included:
    Credit Suisse
    DuPont Company
    General Motors
    The Hershey Company
    Marriott
    NBCUniversal
    Office Depot
    Save the Children
    Thomson Reuters Corporation
    Unilever
    Zurich Insurance Group
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    Africa
    6%
    Asia Pacific
    9%
    Europe
    5%
    Latin America
    1%
    Middle East
    77%
    North America
    2%Africa
    6%Asia Pacific
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    77%North America
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    Top Industries Represented
    Insights from a range of industries ignite your thinking.
    Insights from a range of industries ignite your thinking.
    19%
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    High Technology
    7%
    Chem / Pharma / Bio
    3%
    Raw Materials / Energy
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    Communications
    12%
    Professional Services
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    Nonprofit Services
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    Consumer Products
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    Health Care
    6%
    Education
    Top Industries Represented
    Insights from a range of industries ignite your thinking.
    19%
    Financial
    11%
    High Technology
    7%
    Chem / Pharma / Bio
    3%
    Raw Materials / Energy
    4%
    Communications
    12%
    Professional Services
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    Nonprofit Services
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    Consumer Products
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    Health Care
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    9% 15-19 years15-19 years
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    22% 25-29 years25-29 years
    30% 30-34 years30-34 years
    9% 35-39 years35-39 years
    2% 40 years or more40 years or more
    Participating Companies Have Included:
    Credit Suisse
    DuPont Company
    General Motors
    The Hershey Company
    Marriott
    NBCUniversal
    Office Depot
    Save the Children
    Thomson Reuters Corporation
    Unilever
    Zurich Insurance Group
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    Judy Dunn participant in Woman on Boards program classroom

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