The program consists of two parts: the first part is a 3 day program at INSEAD in combined groups of the international In-Board Program. This part focuses on board dynamics and self-reflection. What is the role of the individual board meber in a board. The second part consists of several local modules organized with our Partners in The Netherlands. This program was developed in close cooperation with INSEAD and other partners.
Participate -the next Wave 18 will take place at INSEAD on 27-30 Nov 2025
The IN-BOARD program is open for all alumni that have a non-executive director role or are in a phase of their career where they are closely working with boards.
IDP Alumni (any of the programs) can participate in the local module program at a reduced rate. They can get dispensation for the Fontainebleau part of the program.
If you want to register please contact Mary Linn Schnitger for more information.
Leadershipmodule at INSEAD Fontainebleau
A 3-day program on group interaction and personal effectiveness on the INSEAD campus in Fontainbleau, under the leadership of Prof. Erik van de Loo and Prof. Jaap Winter.
- Psychology of the leader
- INSEAD 360 degree tests
- Group coaching
- Inter-personal competencies and group dynamics
For the full introduction by Erik van de Loo and Jaap Winter click for the
Local IN-BOARD Netherlands Modules
Each module is organised in cooperation with one of our partners directly involved in governance.
Next Modules
Hill + Knowlton – Communication, crisis and reputation management
19 May 2025, Amsterdam
KPMG – Control, Audit, Cyber security and ESG reporting
2 June 2025, Amstelveen
Van der Laan & Co – Finding your board position
17 September 2025, Hilversum (TBD)
McKinsey – The ten timeless tests of strategy
6 October 2025, Amsterdam
1. Corporate governance
A in depth review of corporate governance
- Responsibility and liability of non-executives
- Governance codes
- External supervision
- Roles, tasks of the non-executive and executve directors
- Role of stake holders
2. Control & Audit, Cyber Security & ESG
An in depth review of the control & audit aspects for a supervisory board
- Reporting
- Information
- Internal control systems
- Compliance
- Responsibilities
- External accountant
3. Board effectiveness
What makes a board effective?
- Diversity
- Qualifiers
- Role of the chairperson
- External evaluation
- Self evaluation of the board
4. Communication – risk, crisis and reputation
How to manage risk, and reputation
- Board member positioning
- Stakeholder relations
- Crisis communication
- Real cases out of the world of M&A, Product liability, and reputation issues
5. Strategy
Strategy Workshop, based on the ten timeless tests of strategy
6. Private equity & family business
Specific issues for supervisory and advisory roles in private equity and family businesses
- Profile and role of the board
- Governance
- The family owned company: family system and responsible ownership
- The private equity owned company: vision and management structures
7. Getting a Supervisory Board position
- How to approach your network
- What is important