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HIGH PERFORMANCE BOARDS (HPB)How board directors make a real difference |
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High Performance Boards (HPB)
HPB is an international program for board directors that shares best practice from different governance regimes. You will be exposed to practical frameworks for board work as well as the most recent research on top performing boards, guided by IMD Faculty members who take a global view and are not wedded to a particular governance system.
Who
A select group of executive and non-executive board members, board nominees and chairpersons from diverse international companies and a broad range of industries.
What
Key program themes:
- Best practices and behaviors from high performance boards
- Ensuring your board makes a real difference in your company
- Refining the role and structure of the board
- Organizing the successful strategic involvement of the board
- Identifying the key elements to ensure successful succession plans
Duration
3½ days
When
Dates 2012
May 21 - May 24, 2012
October 8 - October 11, 2012
Dates 2013
May 13 - May 16, 2013
October 7 - October 10, 2013
Fee 2012
CHF 11,500
Our participants
Join a select group of executive and non-executive board members, board nominees and chairpersons from diverse international companies and a broad range of industries. The program is also a unique opportunity to share experiences with IMD Faculty members who have first-hand experience of the activities required for the successful operation of corporate boards.
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"The success of failure of the company's strategy and shareholder value creation rests with the board, so it is vital to get new perspectives. HPB provided me with very fresh perspectives on the board's supervisory and strategic role. It's an excellent program."
Amir Abbassciy, Chief Executive |
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“HPB is simply the best program that exists on corporate governance, board composition and evaluation. It is essential for every board member to do such a program.”
Sipho Mseleku, Chairman of the Board |
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"It was superb to get such an international perspective."
Lorraine Trainer, Non-Executive Director |
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“The Faculty is very inspiring and energetic.Case study discussions with participants from very diverse backgrounds provide you with enriching
Jane Shao, Governor |
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“HPB gave me some great ideas on how I could enhance the governance of our Family Business.”
Christoph Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer |
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"I have attended executive programs at other top business schools, and I can confidently say that HPB program is a 'must attend' for board members who desire to succeed in their roles as directors. It is simply excellent!"
Simon Akinteye, Managing Director, CEO |
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"I'll come back!"
Etienne Jornod, Chairman & CEO |
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"An excellent program!"
Sarah Alade, Deputy Governor |
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"HPB makes you think and obliges you to question the status quo!"
Angela Marçal, Managing Partner |
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"As with other programs at IMD, HPB offers multiple approaches to the subject and is lead by world-class Faculty. I am taking home very good 'food for thought'."
Mireia Tomas, Chair Family Office |
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"The group of participants and academic staff is top class. Experience is shared and learning is achieved."
Luis Trevino-Villareal, Director |
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"An eye opening program."
Essa Al Ghurair, Chairman |
What
You are a board member who wants to make a difference, who wants your board to play a key role in your company. High Performance Boards (HPB) will give you the tools and framework to boost your board’s performance – as well as your own.
HPB examines the world’s best boards, and learning from their successes and failures, identifies the strategies and tactics that make them the driving force behind their company’s success. Together with peer board members from top companies across the world, you will learn in a confidential and supportive setting that takes a global view and explores what is done best in different cultures.
Key program themes:
- Best practices and behaviors from high performance boards
- Ensuring your board makes a real difference in your company
- Refining the role and structure of the board
- Organizing the successful strategic involvement of the board
- Identifying the key elements to ensure successful succession plans
HPB also addresses sensitive topics such as board dynamics and board-executive team dynamics, always drawing on lessons learnt from best-in-class examples from around the world.
HPB will help you to:
- Understand your board’s current practices and behaviors and what this means for your role
- Set priorities and structure your board (especially for chairpersons)
- Create flexibility to deal with new challenges
- Develop an action plan to improve your own performance on the board
HPB is supported by the world-renowned research from the IMD Global Board Center.
How
HPB draws heavily on experiential and discussion-based learning. Before attending the program, you will list the major challenges your board is facing, and then work with other participants during the program to share best practices and develop an action plan to address these challenges. IMD Faculty provide research and short case examples of the best concepts, frameworks and approaches for building a high-performance board.
The program environment is high-paced, fun, dynamic and extremely enriching. You will meet some of today’s most prominent chairpersons and board members, who will share their experiences and insights. The program also offers plenty of time for networking and reciprocal learning with your peers.
Customized programs that address your needs
On demand, we can design private sessions alongside the program, where you can address specific issues your company faces with world-class specialists. We can also customize the discussions and learning objectives in each program session to the participants’ needs. For customized requests or additional information, please contact the IMD Global Board Center Relationship Manager, Loïc Frank at loic.frank@imd.ch.
Our Faculty
Our Faculty members are recognized world authorities in their fields. They divide their time between teaching, research and acting as consultants to international companies. They also have board experience, and remain on top of the latest management trends.
You can expect timely, innovative learning activities, materials and content in all IMD programs.
Didier Cossin |
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Paul Strebel |
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| Hans Ulrich Maerki Swiss HPB Guest Lecturer Board Member of ABB, Swiss Re and Mettler Toledo International Inc. |
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| Jürg Witmer Swiss HPB Guest Lecturer Chairman of Givaudan SA and Clariant AG Board Member of Syngenta AG and Bank Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. (Switzerland) AG |
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In this section, you will find important information on the program fee, application, invoicing, cancellation and transfer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our program advisors.
Fee
The program fee (which can be found on the overview page) includes tuition, teaching materials, and lunch on weekdays. Travel or living expenses are not covered. You must settle your own hotel bills, both when in Lausanne and on off-campus assignments, as well as all dinners and lunches on weekends when applicable. IMD reserves the right to modify the program fee at any time.
Tentative reservation
To make a non-binding reservation, send us a completed tentative reservation form. This carries no obligation and is not a substitute for the formal application form.
Application & invoicing
Your application is forwarded to the program director who will evaluate it to ensure that the program corresponds to your objectives and profile. This can take approximately 1 week.
The information & registration office will notify you of the outcome of your application. If you are accepted, they will send your acceptance letter and invoice fee together by priority mail.
From this point, your enrollment will be considered firm by both you and IMD.
Please pay the program fee within 30 days of the invoice date and no later than the commencement of the program. If you register within 1 month of the start of the program, you must settle the invoice immediately without exception.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card.
Up to six weeks before the program start date, a program coordinator will contact you with information on hotels and pre-program preparation. Please note that IMD reserves enough rooms for each participant on the program.
If accepted, you understand that you must be completely free of professional duties while attending this program and that you must attend all scheduled sessions and activities.
IMD must be notified in writing of all cancellations and transfers. If you are admitted to a program, but find that you are unable to attend, you have the following cancellation and transfer options: Up to six weeks before program start:
Note: IMD programs tend to be fully booked well in advance. Space may not be available in a later session. |
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From six weeks to up to 11 days before program start:
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Within 10 days before program start:
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Substitution
A participant can be substituted on the same program session without incurring any fees. The substitute needs to apply and be admitted.
Note: Once you have paid the program tuition fee, if you do not attend another program within 24 months, the program fee will be forfeited.
Cancellation and transfer policy
Your next step
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Call program advisor: +41 (0)21 618 0700 |
