Directors' Consortium - Boost your board's performance.

Faculty from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Stanford Law School have come together to focus their knowledge, research, and expertise to provide a dynamic, cross-disciplinary program about the role of directors in driving and sustaining corporate success in uncertain times. 

Directors' Consortium is a four-day, intensive program for public board members exploring the fundamentals of corporate governance and public board member service. You will benefit from the latest thinking and empirical research in corporate law, accounting, finance, and strategic planning.

Become a more empowered, impactful board leader.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Current board members of public companies
  • Board members of companies that may be taken public in the near future
  • Board members of foreign corporations that are or may be listed on US exchanges


KEY BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

  • Learn research-based, comprehensive insights into the fiduciary, legal, and ethical challenges faced by public organizations.

  • Identify questions board members need to ask management and outside experts regarding finance, disclosure, governance, succession planning, compensation, and litigation.
     
  • Learn what audit committee members should know about revenue recognition, off-balance sheet financing, accounting methods and disclosures. 

  • Acquire the frameworks for prudent legal strategies to navigate litigious environments.

  • Develop strategies for managing CEO succession and evaluating executive compensation.  

Program Dates

Refer back to Stanford for program dates


“I found the program extremely valuable. The content is current and thought-provoking. The participants are incredibly accomplished. I highly recommend this course to fellow board members.” says Sophie-Charlotte Moatti, Director of the Board, Opera Software (OPERA:Oslo)