By the end of four days, participants will be able to:

• Interpret the board responsibilities, duties, and liabilities of Independent Directors

• Read and question financial statements, grasp value drivers, capital allocation, risk & controls

• Building leadership capabilities and managing self

• Oversee sustainability/ESG and stakeholder stewardship with a materiality lens

• Strengthen board dynamics: influencing without authority, dissent with respect, and ethical courage

• Prepare a Board-Readiness Dossier (profile, value proposition, sector fit, references)

The program will focus on following:

• Governance Foundations & Boardcraft

• Finance, Risk & Audit Oversight

• Strategy, Transformation & ESG

• Boardroom Presence & Readiness

• Building leadership capabilities and managing self

• Personal plan: Director brand, sector mapping, network & search strategy

• Showcase: Review & polish your Board-Readiness Dossier

This programme is designed for:

• Senior women leaders (VP/CXO/Founder/Partner) preparing for board roles

• Sitting directors seeking a refresher on governance, finance, and ESG

• Entrepreneurs and professionals (CA/CS/CFA/Advocates) transitioning to oversight roles

• Public sector & nonprofit leaders engaging with governance and stewardship

Prerequisite:

• Minimum 12 years of managerial or P&L experience (preferred).

• Case Method | Simulations & role plays | Expert panels
• Director diaries with seasoned board members
• Finance labs using listed-company disclosures
• Peer coaching and feedback on board presence