Boardroom Brilliance: Masterclass Series

This is an event series. You can purchase the full series or each course individually below, please select the ticket option with the date you would like to attend.

Navigating Shareholder Activism - September 30

As the business landscape evolves, board directors face new challenges in governance and shareholder relations. The Universal Proxy Rule (UPR) allows shareholders to vote for individual directors in a "mix and match" fashion, increasing scrutiny of board composition and performance. This paradigm shift has amplified shareholder activism, with significant implications for board dynamics and corporate strategy.

Join us to explore the latest trends and strategies for navigating the complexities of shareholder activism and the impact of UPR

• Evelyn Dilsaver
• Gayle Crowell

New Board Culture: How to set up the board for the first time - October 1

Being the first board director has its challenges. How do you come in and build something when you are starting from stratch? What do you need to look for and be aware of? Join Mary Jo Cook and Lu Zhang, both experienced start-up directors as they share everything you need to know about establishing new board culture.

Navigating CEO and Executive Succession Planning: Ensuring Continuity and Growth- Nov 7th 10-11am PT

As competition for talent intensifies and turnover rates for C-suite executives rise, succession planning has become a critical priority for board directors and senior executives. This trend has grown 10 percentage points in importance since last year, reflecting the urgent need for broader experience and versatile skill sets to navigate today’s complex business environment.

Join us for a focused event where we explore the latest best practices in CEO and senior executive succession planning. Our expert speakers and industry leaders will guide you through key insights and strategies to ensure a smooth transition and continued success for your organization.rs and industry leaders will guide you through key insights and strategies to ensure a smooth transition and continued success for your organization.

Board Composition and Refreshment: Building a Board for the Future - Nov 14

In an evolving corporate landscape, the composition of a board is more critical than ever. With private equity and venture capital firms focusing on industry-specific skill sets and public boards returning to traditional CEO and CFO pathways, senior executives and board directors need to rethink their approach to board refreshment. This event will explore the latest trends in board composition and the strategies to ensure your board has the right mix of experience, expertise, and diversity to meet current and future challenges.

• Barbara Nelson
• Rekha Hemrajani

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Navigating Uncertain Times: Strategic Planning for Board Directors