Advanced Board Programme

7.800 €

An exclusive programme for experienced board members and chairs

For experienced board members and chairs seeking to broaden their strategic perspective, the Advanced Board Programme at INSEAD offers a unique opportunity to engage with the forces shaping the future of board leadership.

The boards that will matter most in five years are being shaped by decisions directors are making today.

Yet the issues that will define board leadership tomorrow are often difficult to explore in the midst of quarterly meetings, packed agendas, and immediate priorities.

Created exclusively for experienced board members and chairs, the Advanced Board Programme brings together a select group of peers to examine the forces that will shape board work in the years ahead — and to challenge each other’s thinking in a rigorous and confidential setting.

For 2026, our faculty will focus on three critical themes:

The shifting global economic and geopolitical landscape
Boards operating under permanent uncertainty and complexity
Artificial intelligence as both a governance challenge and a boardroom capability

You will join an exclusive learning environment where experienced board members and chairs come together to exchange insight, challenge perspectives, and learn from one another.

Is this program right for you?

This programme is for you if you can answer “yes” to one or more of the following questions:

You are an experienced board member or chair operating at a senior governance level
You are increasingly facing board discussions shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility, or technological disruption
You are looking to step beyond the immediate board agenda and broaden your strategic perspective
You see a growing need to strengthen how your board deals with complexity, uncertainty, and long-term direction
You want to engage with peers on the future of board leadership in a more rigorous and reflective setting

Your benefits will be:

Access to an exclusive peer environment of highly experienced board members and chairs
Sharper frameworks for understanding global economic and geopolitical change
Stronger ability to navigate boards through permanent uncertainty and complexity
Practical insight into how artificial intelligence can be used and governed in the boardroom
Enhanced capability in the craft of chairing and leading high-impact board discussions
A broader strategic perspective on how boards can remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world

Upcoming cohorts

Autumn 2027

Modul

Dato

Sted

Module 1

27 - 29 September 2027

INSEAD, France

What our participants say

Birthe Cecilie Lepsøe

Board Director, Cebima AS

“The Advanced Board Program INSEAD provides access to the latest knowledge, top-class professors and a strong network of experienced board professionals. The program gave me deep insight into the dynamics of the boardroom and created space for meaningful reflections and discussions in the gray areas. I walked away with new knowledge, valuable connections and an excitement to have been part of the cohort.”

Julie Laulusa

Chair, Forvis Mazars

“The Advanced Board Programme INSEAD was highly valuable and inspiring. I gained new insights into how AI can be integrated into the boardroom and how technology is reshaping the role of boards. These learnings were eye-opening, and I look forward to sharing them with my fellow board members and leadership team. The professors are true experts in their fields, and I would strongly recommend the program to board members, C-suite executives, and those aspiring to become chairs.”

Peter Hedegaard Madsen

Partner/Lawyer, Poul Schmith Kammeradvokaten

“The Advanced Board Programme INSEAD has been incredibly relevant for me as a board member. The programme has provided me with up-to-date knowledge, fresh perspectives, and a strong network, as well as the opportunity to learn from leading experts in corporate governance and effective board leadership. My key takeaways have been insights into how I, as a board member, can act independently and make the right decisions through sound processes, and how to lead a board in an effective and purposeful way. I would highly recommend the programme to anyone who takes their board career seriously or to those who advise boards.”

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Click the video and hear Stanislav Shekshnia talk about the programme

Stanislav Shekshnia is a Professor of Leadership at INSEAD and has for decades worked closely with senior executives and boards in some of the world’s most complex organizations. He is known for his ability to combine deep academic insight with hands-on experience from boardrooms and CEO advisory.

He has an international background and has worked across Europe, Asia, and emerging markets, giving him a unique understanding of global leadership challenges.

Stanislav Shekshnia

Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, INSEAD

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Upcoming cohorts

Autumn 2027

Module

Date

Place

Module 1

27 - 29 September 2027

INSEAD, France

We collaborate with one of the world’s leading business schools

INSEAD is one of the world’s leading graduate business schools for executives. The Europe-based but globally oriented business school brings together people, cultures, and ideas from around the world to develop leaders and transform organisations through research, thought leadership, and teaching.

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