Demystifying the Board of Directors

Demystifying the Board of Directors, available at $44.99, has an average rating of 4.25, with 9 lectures, based on 2 reviews, and has 6 subscribers.

You will learn about Understand the diverse experiences and responsibilities of a board member through real-world examples The main purposes of the board and how to network with other board members Insights and advice on navigating the path to securing a seat at a boardroom table The differences between serving on nonprofit and corporate boards Key considerations when assembling a board and operating a board The proactive and reactive approaches to joining a board This course is ideal for individuals who are CEOs and Founders or Entrepreneurs or Board Members or Executives and Managers or Investors or Individuals interested in governance practices and decision-making within organizations It is particularly useful for CEOs and Founders or Entrepreneurs or Board Members or Executives and Managers or Investors or Individuals interested in governance practices and decision-making within organizations.

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Summary

Title: Demystifying the Board of Directors

Price: $44.99

Average Rating: 4.25

Number of Lectures: 9

Number of Published Lectures: 9

Number of Curriculum Items: 9

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 9

Original Price: $49.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Understand the diverse experiences and responsibilities of a board member through real-world examples
The main purposes of the board and how to network with other board members
Insights and advice on navigating the path to securing a seat at a boardroom table
The differences between serving on nonprofit and corporate boards
Key considerations when assembling a board and operating a board
The proactive and reactive approaches to joining a board

Who Should Attend

CEOs and Founders
Entrepreneurs
Board Members
Executives and Managers
Investors
Individuals interested in governance practices and decision-making within organizations

Target Audiences

CEOs and Founders
Entrepreneurs
Board Members
Executives and Managers
Investors
Individuals interested in governance practices and decision-making within organizations

Ever wonder what the board of directors does? Elizabeth Funk has served on over 20 boards and chaired 8 of them. In this course, she opens up about her experience in the boardroom, teaching you everything there is to know, and even giving you some tips on how to score a seat.

In this course, you will learn from:

Elizabeth Funk

CEO, Dignity Capital

Elizabeth is the founder and CEO of Dignity Capital, one of the first for-profit funds in the microfinance industry. She has invested in everything from affordable housing in Honduras, to a mango processing company that teaches small farmers organic farming techniques, to a grocery delivery service for rural communities in Africa.

What people are saying about this course…

“This is excellent, essential board governance information. Ms. Funk covered board structure, management, and general expectations from a variety of perspectives. I recommend this course without any reservation. Great job!”

“Elizabeth is great at explaining the topic. Very easy to listen to.”

“Really enjoyed Demystifying the Board of Directors course with Elizabeth Funk. It was immensely informative and all encompassing. No matter where you are in your BOD journey, she gives you things to think about.”

“Before taking this course, I only had very general understanding of what board of directors was or does. This course allowed me to get deeper understanding of the importance of board of directors and its various functions. Highly recommend this course to anyone!”

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Understanding the Board of Directors

Lecture 1: Defining the Board of Directors

Lecture 2: Who Serves On Boards?

Lecture 3: How Is A Board Organized?

Chapter 3: Joining a Board

Lecture 1: Advice For Founders

Lecture 2: Corporate vs Non-Profit Boards

Lecture 3: Joining A Board

Chapter 4: Being a Board Member

Lecture 1: Being a Good Board Member

Lecture 2: Managing A Board

Instructors

Pareto Labs
Where Business Education Meets Entertainment

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