Executive Program on

Board Effectiveness
Preparing for success in the boardroom

Live virtual sessions

A part of EY Women Fast Forward initiative

(exclusive for women executives)
 About the program

Are you ready to have a seat on a Board but not sure what is required to be a successful Board Member
Executive Program on Board Effectiveness is a program for high-potential women leaders to prepare themselves for an effective presence as a new or first-
time director of the Board.
The Director role carries a unique set of responsibilities that demands a holistic view of an organization’s strategy and operations across all functions. It also
requires awareness of detailed regulatory, industry and financial dynamics.
EY, a global professional services organization, collaborated with the Indian School of Business (ISB) to launch this program for aspiring women Directors to
prepare for success in the boardroom. The program comprises sessions that combine industry expertise with research-focused academic knowledge.
After successful completion of the first batch of this Program, EY and ISB are joining hands again, with the second cohort starting from 13 July 2023.

An opportunity for women

leaders to become
“Board-ready" by elevating
their strategic thinking and
demonstrating exceptional
leadership skills.
Glimpses of our inaugural batch
In their own words
“ “
The knowledge and data which we gained was good but for me
what was really fruitful was the personal experience which came
along with it and the practical knowledge
“ I feel intellectually illuminated after these 10 sessions, lot of
ambiguity got answered, great speakers, exceptional learning.
“ Great session, well packaged. Brought in more confidence on
our Board journey.
The program has all elements that are needed to prepare to
help embark on a journey as an independent director and
engage on multidimensional aspects of the role. The program
offered me insights on how knowing my own role will bring value
to fellow directors, board room and the company.
“ It was a great experience, learned a lot. More than anything,
these 2 days of the week I used to look forward to learn from this
group. I could share my views without fear of been judged.
The program has been a game-changer for me. I highly
“
recommend it to any woman aspiring to be on the board of
companies. Within 8 months of my certification, I have been
appointed as the independent director in a public limited
company. This appointment is a testament to the effectiveness
of the program
“ The programme is benchmarked to international ones, with
content localized to India. It is a good mix of generalizable
academic concepts and insights from practitioners.
“ The program brought out the conflict that sometimes arises
between ethics and governance. The participants struggled to
accept this often unexplored aspect of corporate governance.

“ Gives aspiring women leaders access to advance their

knowledge, practical insights, experience from world class faculty
from ISB and veteran Board members.
“ Family business that dominate Indian economic scene need to
urgently appreciate and address the challenges of corporate
governance and board effectiveness.
Who should attend
► Women executives of public,
private, government and non-profit
organizations
► Women professionals from
institutional investment community
seeking directorship roles
► Women from family businesses, and
controlling shareholders of family
enterprises
Key benefits for you
Positioning yourself as “Board-ready" requires significant preparation, especially for those who have never
served as a Director in the past. The program aims to prepare you to:
► Analyze Board functions and committees and how they work
► Determine where your expertise fits in and the value you can offer on the Board
► Resolve conflicts, handle biases, influence, negotiate and voice your values in a boardroom setting
► Understand the legal provisions relevant for directors, understanding roles and responsibilities and
managing stakeholders’ expectations
► Interpret financial statements to read between the lines
► Network and build relationships across a diverse and accomplished peer group
► Appreciate personal risks involved in board membership and how to mitigate them
► Prepare yourself for recruitment opportunities
The EY-ISB advantage

Live virtual classrooms

Experiential and immersive learning allowing you to engage live with faculty and
peers from anywhere in the world. The sessions also include case-studies,
experience sharing, workshops and mock boardroom session with industry experts.

World-class network
Learn from world-class faculty from top global business schools and subject matter
experts from the industry, academia and legal fields.

Research-based teaching
Gain from the advanced, up-to-date research conducted by world-renowned faculty
at ISB and EY subject matter experts.

Access to EY insights
EY Centre for Board Matters, newsletters and thought leadership reports on
Board issues

Opportunity to network
with senior Board directors and peers

Certificate of participation powered by EY and ISB

At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate awarded by EY and the
Centre for Executive Education at ISB, a formal recognition of your professional
leadership development.

ISB Executive Network Status

Gain access to exclusive privileges of the ISB Executive community like ISB
Executive Network LinkedIn Group, Newsletters, access to ISB Executive
Education Support, 10% discount on open executive education programs.
Program Modules

Women in the Boardroom Preparing for Board recruitment

Board functions and committees Family business issues

Responsibilities of the Board ESG and emerging governance challenges

and trends

Ethics in the Boardroom Perspectives from successful women Board

members and recruiters

Accounting: reading between the lines Mock Board session

**Last session to be held at ISB campus followed by a Graduation ceremony.

10 sessions
spread over 4 weeks
30 hours of
learning 2 sessions
per week

Selection criteria
Program fee
The selection process is based on an applicant's professional role and
INR 2,50,000 plus GST. The fee covers only the program the success therein. Selection will be made based on multiple factors,
costs, course materials, one session and networking evening including but not limited to:
at the ISB campus
► Proven experience in people management and leadership potential
► Quality and quantity of work experience
► Evidence of professional success
► Motivation to participate in the program and ability to benefit from it
► Ability to cope with the rigor of the program
Apply now
We admit candidates on a rolling, space-available basis and encourage you to
apply as early as possible.

Limited batch size of 25 participants on a first-come-first serve basis

Please Note: Program content, dates, schedule, fees, delivery platforms and faculty
are subject to change

To express your interest in the Program or to know more,

please connect with the Program Manager at Sunaina.uppal@in.ey.com