Outline for the April 2025 Masterclass: Behavioral Governance in Leadership
Title:
Behavioral Governance: Leadership in a Politically Charged and Digitally Transparent World
Date:
April 3–4, 2025
Target Audience:
Executive Directors and Supervisory Board Members
Objective:
This masterclass focuses on the role of behavioral governance in navigating leadership challenges, with special attention to the political landscape in Curaçao following the March 21, 2025, elections. Participants will learn to manage political and reputational pressures while ensuring their boards operate ethically and effectively.
This masterclass delves into the pivotal role of behavioral governance in addressing leadership challenges. It focuses on the political landscape in Curaçao following the March 21, 2025, elections. Participants will explore strategies for navigating political and reputational pressures while fostering ethical and effective board practices.
The program places special emphasis on three critical areas:
Self-evaluation as a cornerstone for achieving governance excellence.
The chairperson’s role highlights best practices and evolving leadership expectations.
The secretary’s responsibilities are to ensure smooth board operations and adherence to governance principles.
This comprehensive approach will give participants actionable insights to elevate their boardroom leadership and drive impactful, resilient decision-making.
What Sets Us Apart:
In the midst of a deluge of offerings for courses and masterclasses on corporate governance, one might quickly find themselves questioning their efficacy in addressing the mounting challenges of mismanagement within corporations. If you've attended numerous such programs over the years, you might have encountered a gap between theory and practice, leaving you skeptical about their real-world impact.
However, our upcoming masterclass stands apart with a unique approach that transcends mere theoretical and ethical frameworks. We delve deep into the pragmatic realities of corporate governance, offering insights derived from seasoned professionals who have navigated the turbulent waters of the corporate landscape and emerged fortified.
Join us for an in-depth exploration of corporate governance that bridges theory and practice, enriched by the perspectives of experts and tailored to the distinctive needs of SIDS in the evolving digital landscape.
Program Highlights:
Day 1: Behavioral Governance and Supervisory Leadership
1. Welcome & Opening Remarks
o Setting the stage: governance in a post-election context.
2. Session 1: Insights from Deep Democracy
o Leveraging inclusive decision-making principles to strengthen board dynamics.
3. Session 2: The Chairperson’s Role in Supervisory Boards
o Exploring best practices and the evolving expectations of leadership roles in governance.
4. Session 3: Self-Evaluations and Governance Excellence
o Facilitated by governance expert Miguel Goede, this session focuses on self-evaluation techniques for supervisory boards as recommended by Curaçao's Code of Corporate Governance.
Day 2: Political Influence, Reputation, and Resilience
5. Session 4: Political Pressures on Boards
o A post-election analysis of how political dynamics influence board decision-making and strategic priorities.
6. Session 5: Risk and Resilience in Leadership
o An interactive debate: “Is it worth holding a leadership position in a climate where a single social media post can destroy your reputation?”
7. Session 6: Peer Discussions and Case Studies
o Exploring real-world governance dilemmas, focusing on political pressures, ethical decision-making, and crisis management strategies.
8. Closing Keynote:
o Governance in a polarized world: lessons for leadership resilience and accountability.
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