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Developing effective directors in a global context
The International Directors Programme is our flagship course in corporate governance and is a unique educational experience that aims to develop effective directors for the global business scene.
Set within an international context that is unique in director education, this programme offers practical and tested frameworks and tools to sharpen judgment and decision-making skills. It also augments the oversight abilities of directors seeking to boost their existing competencies or to be better prepared for new board mandates. In three focused modules, you will master strategies for the following fundamental areas: board effectiveness and dynamics; board decision-making and oversight; and director effectiveness and development.
Our Participant Profile
The International Directors Programme is designed for chairs and non-executive directors of listed and private corporations, government agencies and organisations, and non-profits. It is also aimed at CEOs, COOs, CFOs and other C-suite executives, as well as family members and controlling shareholders of boards of family companies.
Participants must have a minimum of one year of experience sitting on a board so that they can fully benefit from and contribute to a programme that involves role-play, simulations and exchanges with other participants.
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How you benefit
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Board operations:
Understand the broader context in which boards operate and the responsibilities that come with a board mandate.
Knowledge and competencies:
Gain an overview of the knowledge and competencies expected from directors in today’s environment
Director-specific skills:
Develop the specialised skills that contribute to the creation of an effectively performing board culture
Ability to challenge executives:
Enhance your ability to challenge executives through positive exchanges focused on the key issues that underpin corporate performance
Programme Directors
Professor of Decision Sciences
Professor of Decision Sciences
Professor of Finance
Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
IN Focus
Dr. Thomas Wiegelmann
Managing Director at Schroder Real Estate
I was amazed at the pace and the breadth of learning from the get-go. We covered so much content in a really comprehensive way. I’d expected INSEAD to deliver quality, but it was actually quite surprising how much learning the programme delivered – the calibre of my peers, and the exceptional expertise of the faculty was impressive. Learning from this collective experience was just wonderful.
Mary Sue Rogers
Board Member of Women on Boards (WoB)
First, there’s the learning. The programme gave me access to some core tools and frameworks to sharpen my critical thinking on corporate governance issues and hone my judgement skills. Second, I gained a lot from the sheer diversity of the group. My cohort of 30 participants came from more than 20 countries. We were a very broad mix, which led to a lot of sharing of knowledge and invaluable country-specific insights.
Doris Albisser
Owner and Chairman of Evalugloba AG, Co-Founder of the CLS Communication AG and member of the Board of Directors of Switzerland Global Enterprise
Common to both programmes is the fact that they provide you with insights into best practice. They help you see what you are doing right but also what you need to do better. You get to see this surrounded by an international group of peers. You realise that ultimately we are all confronted with similar issues, and you learn to tackle them effectively.
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Programme partners
Founding partners: PWC, Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs, Russell Reynolds, Singapore Institute of Directors
A global network and expertise in governance
INSEAD Certificate
in Corporate Governance
Following the completion of the International Directors Programme, participants receive the INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance. The certification is designed to be a global credential for board members operating internationally – the first of its kind offered by an academic institution. In addition, certificate holders can become a part of the INSEAD alumni community.
INSEAD Advanced Certificate
in Corporate Governance
The INSEAD Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance is designed for holders of the INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance who wish to further pursue their development across core competencies that are key to effective directorship. It provides participants with a personal development plan at board level over multiple years (up to a maximum of five years) that is both stimulating and engaging.
INSEAD Corporate
Governance Centre
The INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre was launched in 2010 and undertakes cutting-edge research and teaching tailored to the needs of boards and international directors. It aims to establish new programmes and events that foster a global dialogue on the challenges of corporate governance and leadership in an international context.
Date and Fees
Investing for a lifelong learning journey at INSEAD
Discount and Financing
3 modules
to complete the programme30% Off
For INSEAD alumni CommunityCertificate in Corporate Governance
on completion of the programmeRelated Programmes
Aspiring Directors Programme
Leading from the Chair
Corporate Strategy for Board Members
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