A Customized, In-Boardroom Approach
PROGRAMS RELEVANT TO YOUR NEEDS
The Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Deloitte & Touche LLP and The Directors’ Network Inc. have joined forces to form a director education alliance to develop and deliver customized, consultative programs for corporate director development.
The distinguishing characteristic of the alliance’s custom programs is the focus on establishing collaborative relationships with clients to develop and produce a program that is entirely relevant to the board as a whole. This approach has numerous benefits:
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Custom programs deliver content that is determined by your board
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A collaborative approach to curriculum design leads to focused discussions
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In-the-boardroom programs develop the board as a whole, providing lasting value
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Timing and duration can accommodate busy director schedules
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Board participation is maximized when programs are scheduled to coincide with established board meeting dates
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Interactive programs encourage the development of new insights
The alliance’s live programs provide an interactive experience that is unmatched in its level of customization. Program development begins with a needs assessment, working closely with those who know your company best to align the program with the specific challenges facing your company and board. Sessions are focused precisely on what your board wants and needs to know, and the curriculum can be structured to meet Institutional Shareholder Services accreditation standards.
Programs designed to meet specific board needs improve effectiveness, deepen the board’s knowledge of external forces and developments, and create a healthier working relationship between management and the board. The University of Michigan director education alliance programs help boards achieve these goals. They go beyond “continuing education” and provide the framework for something more valuable–director development
TOPICS TAILORED TO YOUR BOARD
The alliance’s philosophy is: If it is of interest to your board, the director education alliance can build a session to address it. As clients find new challenges each day, the alliance is able to create a wide variety of programs to address them. Some of the more frequently requested topics:
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The board’s role in the development of strategy
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Improving the board’s decision-making process
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Understanding enterprise risk and creating the “risk intelligent” board
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Value-driven ethics and compliance programs
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Assessing earnings quality
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The board’s role in responding to a crisis
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Executive development and succession planning
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Emerging trends in executive compensation
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The board’s role in mergers and acquisitions
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Assessing fraud risk and setting the tone at the top
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Managing competing values in environments of dynamic change
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Industry-specific and competitive developments
No matter what the subject matter, the faculty delivers content in a manner that recognizes the unique experiences of those represented on your board, proposing benefits for both seasoned and new directors.
FACULTY
The alliance’s faculty includes distinguished directors, corporate executives, lawyers, auditors, specialized consultants, professors, and regulators. They are individuals who are recognized for their hands-on experience and their skill in addressing the critical issues at the top of board agendas today.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mail:
The University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Executive Education
1000 Oakbrook Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6794
Telephone:
212-754-3086 or 734-763-8151
E-mail:
sjoseph@directorsnetwork.com
nsilsby@deloitte.com
rreilly@bus.mich.edu
Website:
www.directorsnetwork.com
directored_deloittel@deloitte.com
