Boards of Directors: Governance, Strategy and Responsibility

Providing directors with the basic tools for carrying out their duties in three areas common to every company:

  • Since one of the basic duties of Boards of Directors is to analyse, debate and approve or reject investment projects presented by company management, it is essential that all directors have a basic understanding of the financial tools most frequently used to evaluate these projects.
  • Within the general framework of the function of supervision attributed to the Board, it is essential for it to have instruments for risk control and detection. Every company must implement suitable systems for the purpose. Directors must have the sensitivity to be able to detect possible sources of risk that could affect the reputation and value of the company.
  • The Board of Directors forms the key element in the company''''s governance system. Directors must be conscious of the importance of taking on responsibility for such duties in creating value for shareholders and the company as a whole. They must be aware of current trends in issues concerning the composition, organisation and operating of company organs.

This programme has been specifically designed for directors of public limited companies, directors of family-run businesses, directors of subsidiary companies, and senior management with access to or responsibilities on the Board.

METHODOLOGY ADAPTED TO REQUIREMENTS

ESADE Business School Executive Education programmes for managers are an open forum for ideas and knowledge in which each participant is an active protagonist in his or her own learning process. Our methodology implies a constant challenge to preconceived ideas and traditional teaching processes. Our research in the area and experience accumulated over the years tells us that there is no one single methodology. In every situation, the appropriate methodology depends on the objectives of the programme, the skills to be exercised and the attitudes and behaviour being reinforced.
 
DYNAMIC LEARNING

Classroom training includes participative classes, group work, presentations and virtual simulations, among others. This means that participants can set out and debate key management concepts and the design of the development strategy of the company. The programme combines reflection and training, focussing on the basic aspects of company management as seen from the Board. Special emphasis is given to the practical application of all concepts dealt with.
 
INTERACTION

One of the key elements of this learning model is undoubtedly the contribution made by participants themselves. Through exchange of experiences, they enrich the knowledge acquired both inside and outside the classroom. Selection of the participants, group discussions, business lunches and social activities all help to promote a dynamic exchange and sharing of knowledge between colleagues from different business sectors and fields. Participants establish friendships and a network of contacts for their business that will continue outside the classroom.
Dates

Tuition Eur.

Location

13 and 14 October 2008.

1.925¤

Barcelona

17 and 18 November 2008.

1.925¤

Madrid

Program Director Barcelona

Miguel Trías Sagnier

miguel.trias@esade.edu

see CV

Program Director Madrid

Miguel Trías Sagnier

miguel.trias@esade.edu

see CV

Barcelona

Pilar Plaza Sierra, Product Manager

pilar.plaza@esade.edu

Pilar Plaza Sierra, Program Manager

pilar.plaza@esade.edu

Madrid

Caroline Elise Jurgens , Product Manager

caroline.jurgens@esade.edu

Patricia Gómez Doménech, Program Manager

patricia.gomez@esade.edu

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