Preparing for Board Service: What Today’s Boards Expect From Directors

In this webinar, Columbia Business School’s Professor Shiva Rajgopal examines what it takes to move from the C-suite to the boardroom. He outlines what boards look for in director candidates, how to translate executive experience into governance value, and the skills and mindset required to contribute with impact from day one.

Overview

You have built a successful executive career. Securing a seat on a corporate board, however, requires a different playbook—one that translates operational expertise into strategic governance.

In this recorded webinar, Professor Shiva Rajgopal, Faculty Director of the Aspiring Board Directors Program, explores what it takes to transition from the C-suite to the boardroom. He discusses how boards evaluate director candidates, how executives can position their experience for governance roles, and the competencies that distinguish effective directors.

Whether you are actively pursuing your first board seat or planning your path forward, this session offers a clear and practical perspective on preparing for board service.

Key Takeaways

In this recorded session, you will: 

  • Understand how board service differs from executive leadership, including the shift to governance, oversight, and independent judgment
  • Learn what boards look for in director candidates, and how to position your experience for board roles
  • Identify the skills and mindset required to contribute effectively from day one in the boardroom
  • Gain a clearer perspective on the transition from the C-suite to governance, and how to prepare for it intentionally

Webinar Speaker

Shiva Rajgopal | Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School Executive Education

Shiva Rajgopal

Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing; Chair of the Accounting Division Accounting Division

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