Date, Location, & FeesFebruary 2 – 3, 2021Philadelphia, PA$5,500 Drag for more Program ExperienceAdvisory BoardWho Should AttendFacultyTestimonials Program ExperienceHighlights and Key Outcomes In Boards That Lead, you will: Understand how the role of a board of directors has changed in today’s increasingly regulated business environment Gain an insider’s view of some of the world’s most dynamic boardrooms from the executives who lead them Acquire the proven road map for designing and leading an effective board Uncover the best methods to recruit and select the most qualified directors Collaborate more effectively as a board director, chairperson, or chief executive Experience & Impact Based on the book Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way, this program provides the latest thinking from some of the world’s most knowledgeable boardroom veterans on how directors can best make a leadership difference. It will examine the changing role of boards with some of the world’s most preeminent thought leaders on the subject. Participants who currently serve on a board will learn how to improve their leadership and decision-making effectiveness. Aspiring board members and those whose roles involve extensive contact with directors will get fresh insights on how to partner with boards and build boards that add new value to the company. Classroom sessions will be led by faculty and distinguished practitioners who are trusted advisors to some of the world’s most successful CEOs and companies such as GE, Bank of America, DuPont, Novartis, EMC, Home Depot, and Verizon. In addition, Boards That Lead will give participants an insider’s view of some of today’s most notable executive offices and boardrooms. An evening panel of prominent, highly experienced executives and directors will share their insights and discuss specific strategies and approaches. In sum, this program provides board directors and chief executives with insights and proven strategies to build and lead boards more effectively. Session topics include: The New Role of the Board CEO and Director Selection Designing Effective Boards How to Succeed in the Boardroom Board Principles Through practitioner-led lectures and first-rate networking with other boardroom leaders, participants will discover their own pathway for leadership success. Specifically, you will learn: What a company should look for when recruiting new directors How a board can effectively engage and motivate corporate management How a board determines suitability when hiring a new CEO How an institutional investor or private equity or hedge fund should evaluate a board before investing in a company Listen to the Knowledge@Wharton Podcast Academic Director Michael Useem talks about why C-suite leaders should “go long” in their business outlook and focus on long-term growth. Advisory BoardBoards that Lead’s Advisory Board includes: Glenn Booraem Principal & Fund Controller Vanguard Group, Inc. Rick Crandall Chairman of the Board Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. Bonnie Hill Co-founder, Icon Blue Inc. Katherine Klein Edward H. Bowman Professor Professor of Management Vice-Dean, Wharton Social Impact Initiative Ellen Kullman Former Chair and Chief Executive Officer E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company David Mussafer Managing Partner Advent International Corporation Mark Turner Executive Chairman, WSFS Bank WSFS Bank — We Stand For Service® David Yost Former CEO of AmerisourceBergen Who Should AttendBoards That Lead: Corporate Governance that Builds Value is designed for current and prospective directors, corporate secretaries, general counsels of a corporation, institutional investors or executives who work for hedge funds or private equity funds, and securities regulators and equity analysts. It is also beneficial for senior-level executives who want to gain an understanding of how directors move beyond monitoring and help lead a publicly traded company. Participants leave the program with a richer peer network, enhanced understanding of corporate governance, and proven strategic principles that they can apply to enhance their own boards. Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for participation in Wharton Executive Education programs unless otherwise indicated. Participant Profile Participants by Industry Participants by Job Function Participants by Region Plan Your StayThis program is held at the Steinberg Conference Center located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia. Meals and accommodations are included in the program fees. Learn more about planning your stay at Wharton’s Philadelphia campus. FacultyInvited guest speakers for the February 2020 session will include… Lady Barbara Judge, CBE Mark A. Turner Executive Chairman of the BoardWSFS Bank — We Stand For Service® Vik Malhotra Chairman of the AmericasMcKinsey Michael Useem, PhDSee Faculty BioAcademic DirectorWilliam and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management; Professor of Management; Director, Center for Leadership and Change Management; Editor, Wharton Leadership DigestResearch Interests: Catastrophic and enterprise risk management, corporate change and restructuring, leadership, decision making, governanceDennis Carey See Faculty BioVice Chairman, Korn Ferry InternationalRam CharanSee Faculty BioWorld-renowned business advisor, author, and speakerEmilie Feldman, PhDSee Faculty BioAssociate Professor of Management, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate governance, corporate strategy, diversification, divestitures, firm scope, spinoffsHarbir Singh, PhDSee Faculty BioMack Professor; Professor of Management; Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management; Wharton School Faculty Director for the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate governance, corporate restructuring, management buyouts, strategies for corporate acquisitionsTestimonialsWharton’s Boards That Lead program helped me understand more deeply how to navigate the governance issues board leaders are facing today. Wharton’s instructors were top notch, and the people they brought in to speak with us were experienced executives who were able to engage us with tried strategies. As the CEO of a consulting firm, I found the program particularly useful both to my firm and personally. Most of our clients are large public companies, and we help them identify their current and emerging governance issues. The course was useful to me personally as I serve on two boards. As we worked through the exercises, I came to understand that the issues I struggle with are the same ones that challenge directors who have served on boards for years. To be an effective board member, you really need to vet your conscience and speak up, even if your idea is contrary to the prevailing sentiment within the group. Board members must also be cognizant of conflicts of interest that exist among board members, and also within themselves. I’ve already applied insights from the program in a recent board meeting I attended, during which we discussed candidates to fill two board positions. We discussed how board members not only must have the right skill sets and areas of expertise; it’s important to understand what kind of board culture you want to cultivate. We came to a pool of prospective candidates who we believed would actively serve and be there for the advancement of the organization rather then merely their own self-interest. Wharton’s program underscored how important it is for board members to have an open and collaborative relationship with each other in order for the board as a whole to be an effective leader." Show More Less Kathee RebernakCEO, Framework LLC, a management consultancyWharton’s Boards That Lead takes corporate governance to an entirely new level with a new leadership framework — so we know when to lead, when to partner, and when to just get out of the way. This approach is cutting edge, as was the thought leadership that emerged during our peer-to-peer discussions. An energizing experience — and a ‘must attend’ for all board members." Show More Less Mary Kay Scucci, PhD, CPAManaging Director, SIFMABoards That Lead provides the essential road map for corporate leadership. With gripping accounts and compelling illustrations, Charan, Carey, and Useem show how directors can lead in strategic partnership with company executives. This is a game changer, required reading for all who seek to bring out the best in their boards." Show More Less Alan MulallyCEO and President, Ford Motor CompanyThis book shows how, through leading, partnering, and delegating, boards are now starting to shape the architecture of the company in unprecedented ways. This book is rich with stories — there is nothing like learning from three world-leading practitioners on advancing board capabilities to get the company to raise its game." Show More Less Fred HassanManaging Director (Health care), Warburg Pincus; Chairman and Director, Bausch + Lomb; Former Chairman and CEO, Schering-Plough; Former Lead Director, Avon Products; Director, Time WarnerBoards That Lead offers an illuminating road map for how a board of directors can effectively engage and motivate its corporate management team to successfully navigate even the most complex of situations. This book should be on the ‘must-read’ list of every corporate board member and senior executive." Show More Less Roger W. Ferguson, Jr.President and CEO, TIAA-CREFThis research, complete with compelling anecdotes and practical information, brilliantly explores how creative, flexible, and innovative processes provide the foundation for long-term, sustainable partnerships between the board and the companies they serve. This work captures the true innovation intended to guide the leadership mandate for any board." Show More Less Ivan G. SeidenbergFormer Chairman and CEO, Verizon Communications; Former Chairman, Business RoundtableBoards That Lead is chock full of real-world examples that directors can use to improve their leadership and decision making — an impressive one-stop shop outlining board member roles, responsibilities, and actions, including the boundaries that boards and companies often fail to recognize. The checklists for putting this advice into action are comprehensive and practical — the best I have seen." Show More Less Maggie WilderotterChairman and CEO, Frontier Communications; Director, Procter & Gamble and Xerox Corporation Date, Location, & FeesFebruary 2 – 3, 2021Philadelphia, PA$5,500 Download the program schedule, including session details. Download ScheduleApply Now Hotel InformationFees for the on-campus program include accommodations and meals. Prices are subject to change. International Travel Information »Plan Your Stay » Related ProgramsAdvanced Management ProgramCorporate Governance: Essentials for a New Business EraCompare Programs Contact UsSchedule a personalized consultation to discuss your professional goals: +1.215.898.1776 execed@wharton.upenn.edu Boards That Lead by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, and Michael Useem This book has been called “a must for anyone who sits on a major corporate board — or who wants to understand them.”— Wall Street Journal.Visit Amazon to purchase the book
