Date Posted: July 24, 2014

Presenter: James Gregory
Level: Introductory
Length: 80 minutes

Registration Fee:

World-renowned corporate governance expert, Dr. Donna Hamlin, and board members from Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and General Motors provide an excellent introduction to the realm of board service. Topics covered include:

• Types of boards (Board of Directors/Trustees; Advisory Boards, etc.) and how they are utilized in different corporations (public, private, municipal and non-profit)
• Board operations
• Committee structure
• Requirements/expectations of board members)
• Fiduciary duties
• Bylaws/Articles of Organization
• Potential liability exposure of board members
• Diversity in the boardroom
• Recruitment to a board
• What makes a great board member

This seminar provides a valuable overview of what it means to be a board member and provides the essential information necessary to excel in board service.

Examination: Yes- 25 question Quiz (multiple choice and true/false): 70% required to pass.Credit(s): Introduction to Board Service Badge on your BoardProspects' Profile.