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Governance Programs

Executive Education Programs designed for current and future directors interested
in enhancing their knowledge of board governance and global governance.

Governing the Family Business
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Examines strategies for defining the roles and responsibilities of owners, board members, and the executive team in family businesses.You will learn to unite and build trust among these groups, increase your board’s effectiveness, strengthen shareholder commitment, and empower your top management.

 

 

Dates 2008: October 5-9, 2008
Dates 2009: March 1-5, 2009; October 11-15, 2009


 
 
ISS Accredited Instruction

The Kellogg School offers the following executive education programs in corporate governance, accredited by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).

 
Corporate Governance: Effectiveness and Accountability in the Boardroom
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Provides a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of board members and governance, equipping you with the tools, concepts, and strategies needed to become a more effective director. You will gain insight into committee functions, compensation issues, accounting problems, and boardroom dynamics.

 

 

Dates 2008: December 1-5, 2008
Dates 2009: May 3-8, 2009; December 6-11, 2009

 
Corporate Governance Conference
 

The annual Corporate Governance Conference brings together senior executives, board members and institutional investors from around the world for a series of panel discussions on global governance. These discussions on current issues in business are designed to stimulate interaction among attendees. Sponsored by the Kellogg School of Management, Spencer Stuart and Booz Allen Hamilton, the goals of the conference are: to inspire lively discussion, healthy debate and ultimately act as a measure of enlightenment between institutional investors and corporate leaders and directors. A transcript of the Corporate Governance proceedings are also published each year and distributed to attendees. Attendance is by invitation only. For more information, please email Donald P. Jacobs or Joyce Lynch or call 847-491-2837.

 

 

Dates 2009: May 2009
 
Women’s Director Development Program
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Explores the challenges for female directors and the keys to unlocking boardroom doors.You will improve your understanding of board responsibilities and be equipped with the tools and concepts you need for success. You will learn how to leap onto nominating committee radar screens and be a successful director.

 

 

Dates 2008: November 5-7, 2008
Dates 2009: May 27-29, 2009; November 11-13, 2009

 
Other Program Topics:
General Management
Marketing & Sales
Technology & Operations
Finance and Accounting
Leadership & Strategy
Nonprofit Management
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