Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value
“It gave me confidence, and also expanded my network. It gave me great feedback and guidance to think about as I continue to navigate my career.” —Beth Schmidt, Sr. Director, Omnichannel
Upcoming Program Information
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Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value
This program will put you on the path towards attaining a board position in health care and related industries. You will gain the competencies you need to succeed at being a first-rate board member, prepare for the challenges you will face, and gain direction, tools, and approaches for attaining a seat on a board of directors.
Program Fees
- Standard Price $3,800.00
Program Overview
Supporting Executives with Directions, Tools, and Approaches to Increase Representation of Women in Healthcare and Related Industry Boards
Gender diversity is increasingly a priority in board compositions. Women—many from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups—now hold 34% of board seats on U.S. S&P 500 companies, according to the nonprofit The Conference Board. This must-attend program equips executives with practical tools and strategies to secure board roles and drive meaningful impact. Through lessons from renowned experts and seasoned directors, participants will learn to evaluate board opportunities, communicate with confidence, navigate challenges, and contribute effectively—while advancing board diversity and mission-aligned leadership.
Some other insight you’ll gain from attending Women on Boards include the answers to questions like these:
- How much time will you devote to being a board member?
- What form does board member compensation take?
- What is the governance role of a board member versus that of a shareholder or management?
- What are the most desired board member traits?
The answers to these questions, and others, come from a curated group of experts and highly effective board members. Join esteemed faculty and participants in our two-day Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value program that will expand your ability to evaluate board opportunities, communicate in the language of boards, and gain the critical skills needed to be successful.
Objectives & Highlights
- Grasp the essential differences among boards of for-profit companies (including private equity and venture-backed firms) and not-for-profit organizations
- Connect to and learn from women who have achieved demonstrable success as board members
- Appreciate the legal, operating, and regulatory issues and concerns for all board members, while gaining awareness of the differences posed by company or organization structure, size and stage
- Learn the essential responsibilities and duties of board membership and leadership
- Evaluate opportunities based on mission alignment, culture, board dynamics, and strategic goals
- Get practical, real-world advice and information that you can use the moment you finish the program
- Opportunity to learn from accomplished women board members, renowned Harvard faculty, and leading experts in board compensation, legal and regulatory requirements, and board recruitment
- Professional networking with fellow executives
- Career-enriching experience in a small, personal setting of no more than 50 participants
- Development of individual action plan to use immediately