This Board Behavior online training course explores the inner workings of a board of directors. In this course, you will get an overview of the kinds of boards that govern an organization, the skills and competencies required of a director, and the basics of governance that lead to the success and longevity of an organization.  You will also explore the concepts of good and bad board behavior. Bad board behavior, whether on an individual level or a collective level, can lead to catastrophic outcomes for an organization. An organization can fail very quickly and very publicly if the board succumbs to badly behaving members. Through this course, you will also learn how to manage bad behavior so that you can steer the organization toward success.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Board Behavior course, the user will learn:

• About the workings of a board of directors
• The competencies and skills required of a director
• The process for running an effective meeting
• What is ‘board governance’ and ‘board dynamics’
• To recognize and respond to poor individual and collective board behavior

Course Outline

This online Board Behavior course is made up of the following sections:

1. The Workings of a Board
2. Effective Board Meetings
3. Board Governance and Dynamics

Course Audience

This Board Behavior online training course was designed for new board members and other employees who aim to become board members.

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