Enhancing Director Effectiveness

2022 Edition

As the role of the board has expanded, so has the need for continuing development for corporate directors. The Directors Development Program (DDP) is a unique approach to give board members both a curriculum and a community in which they can learn and share best practices. Egon Zehnder partnered with Harvard Business Publishing to develop the program, and what follows are key insights from the 2022 DDP.

Foundation

The Fundamentals of Corporate Governance

Seasoned corporate directors share how good governance builds an effective board

Becoming a Highly Effective Board Member

A framework for corporate directors to unlock their full potential inside and outside of the boardroom

Structure & Rationale of Committees

How directors can understand the strengths and weaknesses of their board’s committee system and use committees to advance company goals

Designing Effective Board Processes

Corporate directors exchange on optimal processes for an effective board operation before, during, and after the meeting

Building a High-Performing Board

How corporate directors can create a culture of collaboration in the boardroom that drives results company-wide

ESG and the Role of the Board

Shailesh Haribhakti speaks about the current state of ESG and what a board should do to ensure ESG goals are met

Introduction to the Metaverse

Harsha Kikkeri speaks on the implications of developments within the metaverse for the financial sector

Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities on the Rise for Board Members

Lawyer and board member Haigreve Khaitan shares what directors should be aware of

A Board's Role in Developing Building Talent and Culture

Kalpana Morparia speaks about best practices for board culture, and her experience as a leader who is constantly improving

Overview of Fintech

Banks must prepare for a customer-driven future

The Role of the Board in a Crisis and Dilemmas in Corporate Governance

Managing crises from the board’s perspective, and how the chair and members can play a role in mitigating negative outcomes

Leading Practices of High-Performing Boards

Lessons learned and the future of board governance

Fintech: Founders' Perspectives

Panel members provide their perspectives on what trends are driving India’s fintech revolution

The Board's Role in Embedding Shared Purpose

Examining board and corporate responsibilities in an era of pressing global challenges

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Enhancing Director Effectiveness

Foundation

The Fundamentals of Corporate Governance

Foundation

Becoming a Highly Effective Board Member

Foundation

Structure & Rationale of Committees

Foundation

Designing Effective Board Processes

Composition

Building a High-Performing Board

Key Issue

ESG and the Role of the Board

Key Issue

Introduction to the Metaverse

Compliance/Regulation

Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities on the Rise for Board Members

Processes

A Board's Role in Developing Building Talent and Culture

Key Issue

Overview of Fintech

Key Issue

The Role of the Board in a Crisis and Dilemmas in Corporate Governance

Key Issue

Leading Practices of High-Performing Boards

Key Issue

Fintech: Founders' Perspectives

Processes

The Board's Role in Embedding Shared Purpose