2. Moving boardroom dynamics forward
The New Board Program is pleased to
invite members of corporate and public
supervisory boards, members of
managing boards, and talent pools of
listed or large corporations to its
corporate governance curriculum at
Nyenrode Business Universiteit.
The 2-year program is geared towards
moving boardroom dynamics forward.
To do so, it focuses on adding value to
the dialogue about leadership, policy,
regulation, supervision, accountability
and the balance of power.
An unparalleled perspective for real
professionalization
To be effective, corporate governance
must confront a sometimes bewildering
arrayofinternalandexternalchallenges,
all of which are heightened during
times of economic crisis. Now, more
than ever, board members must
thoroughly examine contemporary
issues and develop a stronger, deeper
sense of obligation and engagement –
not just to the organization and the
shareholders, but also to the world
outside the company doors. The New
Board Program prepares directors to
face these challenges by bringing key
management from companies and
organizations together into a high-end
executive program that delivers an
unparalleled perspective on corporate
and organizational governance. The
goal is to improve boardroom dynamics
and increase boardroom effectiveness,
professionalizing boards so that they
are truly able to add value.
A holistic approach to specific issues
Corporate governance is all about
answering fundamental questions
regarding economics, socio-politics,
and global environments. From a
holistic perspective, therefore, the
dialogue includes topics such as board
efficiency, remuneration, internal
audits, risk management, corporate
social responsibility and diversity.
Naturally, all of these topics are
discussed with a real emphasis on the
merits of free enterprise in a larger
economy, and ways in which we can
sustain our values while protecting the
environment. Within this larger context,
managing and supervisory boards make
decisions that have an impact on issues
such as trust and risk – topics that
receive a lot of attention during the
program and that allow boards to
navigate through the dangers inherent
in today’s business environment.
The first step: new corporate governance
The challenge for non-executive talent
is this: what is the best way to provide
leadership in the midst of the growing
complexity of companies in an ever
changing world. And how does one
create a bridge between a divided
global society and a unified global
economy? New corporate governance
is a first step. The New Board Program
brings structure, process, best practices,
professionalism and value creation
together as participants gain knowledge
and experience in dealing with new
board roles. The program is a joint-
venture of A.T. Kearney and Nyenrode
Business Universiteit.
The New Board Program
The New Board Program combines
academic analysis, theoretical
excellence and in-depth, independent
best practice knowledge of the inner
working of boards. It maximizes
learning through an integrated mix of
faculty lectures, as well as coaching
and mentoring through the peer group
program by senior members of our
Boardroom Effectiveness and Boardroom Dynamics
Professionalization of Boards that Matter – Boards That DeliverValue
Picture taken March 27th
2009 during the international Module NBP 1,2,3,4, Cambridge Judge Business School (UK)
3. “ The New Board Program connects key business leaders,academics and
internationally recognized thought leaders.This unique combination of
business practice and academic frameworks provides essential
knowledge and insights to executives and non-executives in their
supervisory role.
” Prof. dr. Fred van Eenennaam, Nyenrode Professor of Strategy
and Dynamics of Strategy,Chairman of the Nyenrode Powerhouse
Corporate Governance, Program Director of Corporate
Governance Executive Education.
“ Trust, expertise and responsibility are key for boards to create value.
Being a board member requires constant reflection on one’s ideas and
values.Nyenrode’s New Board program challenges you to do this while
interacting with your peers.
”
Drs. Rob Zwartendijk, former member Executive Board Royal
Ahold NV, Chairman Supervisory Board Blokker, Nutreco, SNS
Reaal, guest lecturer Nyenrode Corporate Governance
Programs.
Real life corporate
governance cases
All cases taught in the program relate to recent real
life situations – tried-and-true dilemmas and
practices from low and high performing non-
executive boards. Most of the cases are especially
written for the NBP and offer an excellent
opportunity to practice making contributions to the
organization as a non-executive board member.
Participants in the New Board Program also benefit
from an added dimension offered by no other
program: the opportunity to meet – in the role of a
non-executive board member – with a CEO who
haspersonalexperiencewiththeissuesencountered
in the case, as well as the alternatives considered
and the solutions presented.
Participants are asked to judge and decide on topics
as diverse as (and not limited to):
• The fall and rise of Ahold;
• Schiphol Airport’s rejected IPO;
• RoyalWessanen’s new brand strategy;
• Royal Numico’s executive and strategy change, as
well as their ‘end game’;
• Amsterdam Muziektheater’s integration of two
non-executive boards;
• An investment proposal from a private-equity
owned company;
• ABN-AMRO’s realities in the boardroom
disclosing dynamics and control;
• The challenge for Deutsche Börse and the
London Stock Exchange attempts to form an
alliance.
The New Board Program Faculty develops 3-5 new
national and international cases each year.
See for further information:
www.newboardprogram.com
present boards. Fireside meetings are
also held with experienced (non-)
executives, with executive sessions and
accesstoinformationanddocumentation
in the e-portal and placement support.
The New Board Program provides the
chance to broaden and deepen
leadership roles as part of continuing
executive development. It is the perfect
next step in the post-education of
executives who have already
participated in advanced leadership
programs. In short, the program:
• Delivers new board potential for the
21st
century;
• Improves boardroom dynamics
through real life business cases;
• Connects with world-class decision
makers in the New Board Business
Club;
• Entitles participants to two years of
PE points, acknowledged by Nivra;
• Awards a New Board Program
Certificate upon completion.
Better performing boards make for
better companies
Research by the National Association of
Corporate Directors (NACD 2008 Public
Company Governance Survey) shows
that effective boards are more likely to
have fresh perspectives, see the broader
context, and use more efficient
procedures to get their work done. This
in turn can influence the board’s role,
involvement in strategy, understanding
of the company, and risk assessment
and mitigation. It also affects the board-
management relationship and their
involvement in management succession
and compensation. The New Board
Program is actively engaged in
improving board performance in these
areas by addressing the inner workings
and dilemmas faced by board members.
In short, the program looks at what
best-in-class boards do – and what
other boards don’t.
Prof. Dr. Fred van Eenennaam
Professor of Strategy and Dynamics of Strategy,
Chairman Nyenrode Powerhouse Corporate
Governance, Program Director New Board
Program.
Mrs. Dr. Rodria Laline
Director Corporate Governance Programs.
Mrs. Drs. Marjan Lubbers MSc
Program Director New Board Program.
Ms. Drs. Ruth Soesman
Program Manager New Board Program
Advisory Council New Board Program
Prof. Fred Lachotzki, Chairman
Drs. Anthony Burgmans
Drs. Ruud Dekkers
Prof. dr. Pauline Meurs
Ing. Wim Plaizier, MBA
mr. Jan Maarten Slagter
mr. Willem Stevens
Drs. Arthur Willigenburg, MMC
4. Partial client roster
ABN AMRO
Air France KLM
AkzoNobel
Asito
Athlon Car Lease
Baker & McKenzie
Boer & Croon
British Telecom
Carglass
Carlisle Europe
ConQuaestor
Corus
De Nederlandsche Bank
Delta Lloyd
Econosto Nederland
Eneco
Essent
F. van Lanschot Bankiers
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam
Heineken International
Heijmans
IBM Nederland
ING Bank
Intrabond Capital
JVH Gaming
LeasePlan
Loyens & Loeff
Mediamountain
Medtronic
Menzis
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Nuon
Nederlandse Gasunie
Nederlandse Spoorwegen
Philips
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Politie Amsterdam Amstelland
Pon Holdings
Rabobank
Royal Ahold
Royal Dutch Shell
Royal Nooteboom Trailers
RoyalVopak
Royal Wessanen
Schiphol Group
Shell Nederland
SNS REAAL
Thales Nederland
TNT
Tramedico Holding
Van DiepenVan der Kroef Advocaten
VEB
Wavin
Zwitserleven
The New Board Program is a joint-venture of
Nyenrode Business Universiteit and A.T. Kearney
P.O. Box 130, 3620 AC Breukelen
T | +31 (0) 346 291 741
F | +31 (0) 346 291 760
info@newboardprogram.com
www.newboardprogram.com
Nyenrode Business Universiteit is the Benelux’
largest business school in the field of post-graduate
degree programs.The university is famous for its
executive education, also in the field of corporate
governance.
A.T.Kearney is a leading management consultancy
which serves global clients in all major industries
as well as government agencies through its offices
in 33 countries.
Year 1 Year 2
Learning &
Experiencing
Knowledge &
Training
Pivotal
Strategic moments
Performance
Capabilities, Risk
Board Room
Dynamics
Year 1
Module I, II, III, IV
1 Exe Session
Year 2
ModuleV,VI,VII, InternationalVIII
1 Exe Session
Educational Curriculum Educational Curriculum
Placements Non - Executive Board Membership
Peer Group Coaching
Mentoring
Meetings with experienced non-executives
Network building
NBP Program:
Registration
Participation requires company registration with the New Board Program office as
well as some other activities upon enrolment. Registration Forms can be sent upon
request. For more information and registration, please contact Dr. Rodria Laline,
Director Corporate Governance Programs, T +31 6 12 199 289.
Dates and duration
The New Board Program (NBP8) starts on March 25-26 of 2010 and runs for a
period of 2 years. NBP8 will be the 8th start of a successful curriculum containing
8 modules. There are 5 meetings per year, covering a total of 9 days. The program
also contains a major event known as the Executive Session. The Executive
Session agenda contains a listing of renowned international speakers and a
networking day for all participating NBP groups.
NBP8 dates*:
* Delivery deadlines and other milestones stated above are estimates only.
Year 1: 2010
Module l 25-26 March 2010
Module ll 27-28 May 2010
Exe Session 24 June 2010
Module lll 7-8 October 2010
Module lV 9-10 December 2010
Year 2: 2011
ModuleV 17-18 February 2011
ModuleVl 14-15 April 2011
Exe Session 23 June 2011
ModuleVll 6-7 October 2011
International
ModuleVlll
27-29 January 2011
