Harvard Business School

Preparing to Be a Corporate Director

Harvard Business School

Board Governance

Application Deadline Approaching

Last date to apply: September 18, 2026 · Program starts on September 30, 2026

About Programme

What does it take to succeed as a corporate director? For senior executives interested in joining a corporate board, preparation is key.

Preparing to Be a Corporate Director dives into the unique responsibilities, dynamics, risks, and opportunities of joining a corporate board. You'll gain critical tools and insights that enhance your readiness for corporate board service and your ability to make a lasting contribution at the highest level of an organization.

Programme Content

Examine the fundamentals of corporate governance and prepare to confidently assume the role of a board director

Understand key responsibilities, including legal and fiduciary duties

Add value to an organization by overseeing its leadership and strategic direction

Balance the demands of shareholders with those of other stakeholders

Evaluate opportunities for board service and perform due diligence before joining

Develop a personal strategy for integrating board service into your career or retirement

Programme Audience

Senior executives interested in serving on a corporate board

Retired executives or executives preparing for retirement and considering board opportunities

C-level executives who are board-facing

Partners from audit or consulting firms

Partners and executives of private equity and venture capital firms

Nonprofit board directors who aspire to serve on corporate boards

New board members who are in small and medium-sized firms

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