EY-ISB Executive Program on Board Effectiveness for women

EY has collaborated with the Indian School of Business to prepare high-potential women leaders for an effective presence as a new or first-time director of the Board. The program comprises sessions that combine industry expertise with research-focused academic knowledge. Following the success of the first three cohorts, the fourth cohort is now ready to launch.

EY ISB executive program on board effectiveness


   Is your leadership ready to shine in the boardroom spotlight, but not sure where to start?

  An opportunity for women leaders to become 'Board-ready' by elevating their strategic thinking and demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.

About the program

Positioning yourself as an effective board member requires significant preparation—especially for those who have never served as a director before. This board readiness program is designed to recognize the excellence women bring to the boardroom and further strengthen their capabilities.

The program aims to prepare you to:

  • Analyze board functions and committees, and understand how they operate
  • Identify where your expertise fits and the value you can bring to a board
  • Navigate conflicts, handle biases, influence decisions, negotiate effectively, and voice your values in a boardroom setting
  • Understand key legal provisions, directors’ roles and responsibilities, and how to manage stakeholders’ expectations
  • Interpret financial statements and read between the lines
  • Gain insights into evolving boardroom priorities like AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance
  • Build relationships and expand your network across a diverse and accomplished peer group
  • Understand the personal risks associated with board membership and how to mitigate them
  • Prepare for board recruitment opportunities

  • Topics

    Women in the Boardroom

    Board functions and committees

    Responsibilities of the Board

    Ethics in the Boardroom

    Accounting: reading between the lines

    Preparing for Board recruitment

    AI and Cybersecurity

    ESG and emerging governance challenges and trends

    Perspectives from successful women Board members and recruiters

    Mock Board session

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Accelerate your journey to the boardroom with EY-ISB Executive Program on Board Effectiveness

To know more about the program, please write to the program manager

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