Corporate Governance: Maximize Your Effectiveness in the Boardroom (COGO)
Today’s organizations are working harder than ever to adapt to a rapidly changing world. This requires effective corporate governance that can help them increase their accountability and avoid major disasters while also being more responsive to stakeholder concerns and more transparent with investors. Whether you’re already on a board or looking to join one, this program will help you navigate unexpected enterprise risks while capably monitoring financial performance.
From the technical responsibilities of a board to the nuances of guiding an organization through contemporary challenges, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of the role of corporate governance and gain critical insights into the realities of board service.
Program Highlights
- Define the board’s role and responsibilities as well as characteristics of successful board leaders
- Ensure proactive governance and learn how to prepare for potential risks
- Recognize key considerations of compensation and succession planning
- Define strategies for board members, executives, and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integrators to respond to conflicting demands and societal challenges to their organization
- Plan for how to manage the competing interests of stakeholders and shareholders
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Online
The program fee is US and covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework.
Program Format
Modules
| Introduction to Corporate Governance | Building a Diverse and Inclusive Board |
| Compensation and Succession | Crisis Management |
| ESG and Shareholder Engagement | Balancing Stakeholder and Shareholder Interests |
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for current board members, senior executives, and attorneys seeking to strengthen their governance expertise; enhance boardroom effectiveness; and navigate strategy, risk, compensation, and legal oversight. It is perfect for those preparing for or currently serving on corporate boards.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.
Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School. This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
To learn more, please contact:
+1 680 205 5118 (US)
learner.success@emeritus.org
Delivered in collaboration with program partner Emeritus:
Mary-Hunter McDonnell, JD, PhDSee Faculty Bio
Bantwal Family Goldman Sachs Presidential Associate Professor; Associate Professor of Management, The Wharton School
Research Interests: Organizational theory (political sociology, institutional theory); nonmarket strategy; corporate governance; corporate misconduct and punishment
Sean P. McDonnellSee Faculty Bio
Partner, Mayer Brown