The HRPA Board Readiness Program prepares HRPA executives to become sought-after board candidates. This program provides critical insights into governance, board responsibilities, risk mitigation, board recruitment, and interview process to help executives secure board roles.
The two-day intensive training is designed and taught by industry-leading experts and current board directors who will share their expertise and real-world examples that will allow you to accelerate your board journey. The program also will allow for networking opportunities with peers who are on the same board journey as you.
Register by June 2025 to receive access to an exclusive 1-hour virtual workshop with Lori-Ann Beausoleil.
Participants will have the opportunity to share their board CVs and receive personalized feedback on areas for improvement.
Limited spots available — secure your early bird ticket while they last!
- Understand key responsibilities, including strategy, compliance, financial oversight, and risk management.
- Gain insight into board recruitment, performance assessment, and evaluation.
- Learn how to navigate board assessment processes using real-world templates.
- Explore fiduciary responsibilities, personal liability, litigation risks, and class actions.
- Understand how to mitigate board risk through D&O insurance and indemnity agreements.
- Learn to articulate a compelling board value proposition.
- Discover effective channels for securing board positions.
- Hear insights from successful board directors on best practices.
- Develop an effective board CV and understand recruitment expectations.
- Learn about HR committee responsibilities, including CEO performance, remuneration, succession, and director compensation.
- Master board interview strategies and avoid common pitfalls.
- Understand crisis management strategies for boardroom scenarios.
- Learn about effective board onboarding processes.
Day 1: Understanding Board Responsibilities & Securing a Board Role
Overview of Key Board Responsibilities
- Strategy, risk, and financial oversight
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- CEO performance and remuneration
- CEO succession
- Board recruitment
- Board performance assessment and evaluation process
Deep Dive into the Board Assessment Process
- The impact of the evaluation process
- How to create value through the process
- Self-assessment vs. third-party assessment
Fiduciary Responsibilities & Risk Mitigation
- Fiduciary responsibilities of a board member
- Overview of personal liability and emerging risk
- Litigation and class action risks
- Mitigating risk through D&O insurance and indemnity agreements
Key Board Skills Required to Secure a Board Position
- Essential skills sought by corporate, private, not-for-profit, public sector, and charitable organizations
Pathways to Securing a Board Position
- Understanding different channels for obtaining a board role
Key Components of an Effective Board CV & Common Pitfalls
- Structuring an effective board CV
- Avoiding common mistakes that hinder board recruitment
Day 2: HR Committee Responsibilities & Boardroom Crisis Management
Understanding the HR Committee’s Role & Responsibilities
- The role of the HR Committee in board governance
Learning from an Experienced Board Director
- Insights from a board director who has served on HR Committees
- Building a personal board brand and key learnings
CEO Oversight, Succession Planning & Director Compensation
- The board’s role in CEO performance oversight
- Succession planning best practices
- Director compensation and its governance implications
Navigating the Board Recruitment Process
- Understanding how boards recruit new members
- Key factors that influence board selection
Board Interview Process & Success Factors
- Insights from a recruitment firm partner on how to interview effectively
- Common interview pitfalls and how to navigate them
Crisis Management in the Boardroom (Interactive Group Study)
- Understanding how boards manage crises
- Breakout groups will conduct a case study on boardroom crisis management
The Board Onboarding Process
- What to expect during the first months on a board
- Best practices for integrating into a board
Registration Difficulties/Questions: Please reach out to the Professional Development team at Professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca