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Secrets of effective board leaders

- Characteristics that define a truly astute board chair.

- Why the skills required for board leadership contrast sharply with those of a management leader.

- Current challenges confronting board leaders.

- The role of emotional intelligence for the board chair.

Navigating the Relationship with Your Board’s Chief Executive

- Strategies for fostering effective collaboration between the board and the CEO.

- Clarifying where the board’s role ends and management’s begins.

- Establishing clear boundaries and expectations between the board and the CEO.

Mastering CEO Succession and Evaluation

- Defining the board’s specific role in this process.

- Key components of an effective CEO succession plan.

- Common pitfalls and successes in CEO evaluations.

- Identifying who leads the CEO evaluation process.

- Case study – A founder transitions control to a new CEO… or does he?

Flashpoints! Managing Boardroom Conflict

- How boards can unexpectedly become sources of corporate crises.

- Triggers for the most frequent board disputes.

- Handling conflicts of interest and board investigations.

- Managing company crises in practice (mock board meeting).

These programs emphasize strong interaction and Q&A between the presenter and participants. Effective corporate board governance is a team effort, so participants should be ready to engage actively in a “virtual boardroom.” The course also includes numerous examples, curated lists of links and resources, exercises, and case studies.

 7 Hours

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