Secrets of Boardroom Leadership Training Course
The quality of an organization's governance depends directly on its board of directors, which in turn relies on the effectiveness of its chairman. Despite this critical importance, the role of board leadership receives the least amount of training and support. Furthermore, board leaders and chief executives too often find themselves locked in power struggles. This program reveals the secrets used by the world's top board leaders, offering practical, real-world insights from experienced board professionals.
This course is available as onsite live training in Slovakia or online live training.Course Outline
Secrets of effective board leaders
- Characteristics of a truly astute board chair.
- How the skills required for board leadership contrast with those needed for management leadership.
- Current challenges facing board leaders.
- The role of emotional intelligence in board chairmanship.
Navigating the Board-CEO Relationship
- Strategies for fostering effective collaboration between the board and CEO.
- Clarifying the distinction between board oversight and management execution.
- Establishing clear boundaries and expectations for the board and CEO.
Mastering CEO Succession and Evaluation
- Defining the board's responsibilities in this process.
- Key components of an effective CEO succession plan.
- Common successes and pitfalls in CEO evaluations.
- Identifying who leads the CEO evaluation process.
- Case study: A founder steps aside to appoint a new CEO… or does he?
Flashpoints! Boardroom Conflict
- How boards can inadvertently become sources of corporate crises.
- Triggers behind the most frequent board disputes.
- Managing conflicts of interest and conducting board investigations.
- Handling company crises: A simulated board meeting exercise.
This program emphasizes strong interaction and Q&A between the presenter and participants. Effective corporate governance is a team effort, so be prepared to actively engage in a 'virtual boardroom.' The session will also include numerous examples, curated lists of valuable resources, exercises, and case studies.
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