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Upcoming Sessions
June 2023 *SESSION FULL*
Begins 08 Jun 2023
Fontainebleau
3 days
€8,200
December 2023
Begins 04 Dec 2023
Fontainebleau
3 days
€8,650
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Achieving board effectiveness through strong leadership
INSEAD’s Leading from the Chair programme provides chairs with the opportunity to discover, share and practise techniques for achieving greater board effectiveness. Because the role of the chair in particular has assumed greater significance, visibility and complexity than in the past, an increasingly different skill set and distinctive form of engaged, informed and strong board leadership is required.
From setting direction and shaping strategy to acting as the pivot between the board, CEO and external stakeholders, the demands and challenges facing chairs are ever-increasing. In this context, the need for an exceptional chair has never been more crucial in board effectiveness and influencing organisational performance and direction. This programme is designed to sharpen your skills for leading an effective and high-performing board, which can effectively set and implement the company’s direction and strategy.
How you benefit
- Deeper understanding: Achieve deeper understanding of how board and chair roles are changing – and exchange best practices with international peers.
- Effective meetings: Improve your ability to organise and conduct effective meetings.
- Coaching and development: Acquire tools for coaching and developing the CEO and senior executives.
- Challenging executives: Enhance your ability to challenge executives and board members through positive exchanges on the key issues that underpin corporate performance.
- Addressing pressures: Become better able to address pressures when facing a crisis.
Participant profile
Leading from the Chair focuses on the key role of the chair in leading the board of directors and relies on the exchange of ideas among participants with relevant experience. It is designed for the chairs and vice-chairs of boards of directors.
A global network and expertise in governance

INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance
The INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance (IDP-C) is designed to be a global credential for board members operating internationally – the first of its kind offered by an academic institution. Completion of the certificate enables participants to become a part of the INSEAD alumni community. Within this community, participants become a part of an international network of directors and executives.

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.
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