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Secrets of Effective Board Leadership

- Characteristics that define a highly skilled board chair

- Why the competencies required for board leadership differ significantly from those of management leaders

- Contemporary challenges facing board leaders

- The role of emotional intelligence for the board chair

Managing the Relationship with the Board’s Chief Executive

- Strategies for fostering effective collaboration between the board and CEO

- Distinguishing board responsibilities from those of management

- Establishing clear boundaries and expectations for the board and CEO

Navigating CEO Succession and Evaluation

- Clarifying the board’s role in succession planning

- Key components of a robust CEO succession plan

- Common pitfalls and best practices in CEO evaluation

- Identifying who should lead the CEO evaluation process

- Case study – When a founder hands over control to a new CEO: Did they truly let go?

Flashpoints: Managing Boardroom Conflict

- How boards can unexpectedly become sources of corporate crises

- Triggers for the most frequent board conflicts

- Addressing conflicts of interest and conducting board investigations

- Managing a corporate crisis: A simulated board meeting exercise

This program emphasizes active engagement and Q&A between the presenter and participants. Effective corporate board work is a team effort, so be ready to engage actively in a simulated "boardroom." The course includes numerous examples, curated links and resources, exercises, and case studies.

 7 Hours

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