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.
You want to participate?
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
Local In-Board Netherlands Modules
Each module is organised in cooperation with one of our partners directly involved in governance.
Upcoming events
Hill + Knowlton – Communication, crisis and reputation management
19 May 2025, Amsterdam
KPMG – Control, Audit, Cyber security and ESG reporting
2 June 2025, Amstelveen
The role of Boards in a Fair & Just Sustainable Transition (TBC)
12 June 2025, Rotterdam
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