Executive Certificate
Gouvernance des entreprises familiales
- Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus
- Jun 22 2027
- 12 days
- French
- 18300 €*
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Executive Short Program
Programme de préparation au rôle d’administrateur de conseil d’administration
Board director readiness program Board director readiness program
Board governance has never been more demanding. The board's role has expanded beyond oversight of management. Directors are expected to challenge and contribute to strategy, navigate emerging risks, and be accountable to a wider range of stakeholders. This 6-day program equips aspiring directors with the knowledge and skills to enter the boardroom ready to contribute from day one. Through board simulations, real-world cases, exchanges with high-profile guest speakers, and a curated peer group of future directors, participants build expertise across directors' duties and board dynamics, strategic oversight, risk governance, and financial acumen, and emerging strategic and geopolitical challenges facing boards, combining academic rigor and practitioner insight.
Place(s):
Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus
Duration:
6 days
Format:
In-class
Next start(s):
Dec 08 2026
Language(s):
English
Cost:
8 500 €*
Objectives
- Master the director's role, responsibilities, and accountability, and adopt the mindset needed for effective governance
- Navigate boardroom dynamics and the CEO-board relationship
- Assess how boards manage CEO succession, compensation, and shareholder expectations
- Apply governance frameworks across publicly traded, family, and non-profit organizations
- Interpret financial information relevant to board decision-making
- Identify the skills and strategies to secure a board mandate
- Evaluate the implications of artificial intelligence, technological disruption, and geopolitical developments for board oversight and strategic decision-making.
Program
- Key principles of governance across publicly traded, family, and non-profit organizations.
- Composition, accountability, and the director's mindset.
- Overseeing financial reporting and audit processes.
- Interpersonal dynamics, decision-making biases, and board effectiveness
- The market for directorships and strategies to get appointed.
- Artificial intelligence, technological disruption, geopolitical shifts, global uncertainty, and their implications for governance, risk oversight, and strategic decision-making.
DIFFERENTIATION POINTS
- The executive-to-director mindset shift:
This program explicitly addresses the fundamental transition from executive to board-level thinking which is one of the most challenging aspects of board service. - Learning by doing:
Board simulations and real-world case discussions are at the heart of the program, allowing participants to experience boardroom dynamics firsthand before stepping into a real mandate. - World-class faculty:
Sessions are led by leading academic researchers in corporate governance and seasoned practitioners with extensive board experience, combining cutting-edge research with real boardroom insight.
Profile
Who is this program for? Is it right for you?
Participant Profile
This program is designed for high-potential professionals, managers, and executives preparing for their first board mandate, as well as C-suite executives seeking a deeper understanding of board responsibilities. Participants come from private, public, and non-profit organizations.
Prérequis
No prior governance experience is required.
Faculty
Georg WERNICKE
Dieter Schwarz Foundation Chaired Associate Professor of Strategy
Becoming a board director is one of the most profound professional transitions you will make. In this program, we don't offer ready-made solutions. Instead, we challenge you to ask the right questions, think like a director, and experience the boardroom firsthand through immersive simulations and real cases.
Learning methods & evaluations
Pédagogy:
The program combines expert-led sessions, real-world case discussions, immersive board simulations, and exchanges with seasoned board directors. Participants are expected to prepare case materials in advance of select sessions. No prior governance experience is required.
Registration
Would you like to register? We invite you to:
1. Complete your registration form on our platform by clicking the button below. It will only take a few minutes.
Registration
2. You will receive a response within 7 days of submitting your application.
This program is accessible for people with disabilities. Please contact us if you have any specific requirements or to obtain the Public Accessibility Register.
Tuition Fees and Funding
The program fee includes tuition and meal costs during training hours (lunch and breaks).
Not included: Dinners (except in specific cases), transportation costs, and accommodation costs (except in specific cases).
Funding Options: Depending on your profile and chosen program, several solutions may be available to you. Visit our funding section for more information.
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