Today's corporations are getting serious about increasing boardroom diversity, driven by the benefits of diverse points of view in the boardroom—and by shareholder and social pressure to do so. This imperative for more diverse boards is animating board recruiting and expanding the demand for minority candidates. In the Accelerating Board Diversity program, you will learn how to present yourself for a potential board position, navigate the search process, select the right board for you to serve on, and ensure your success in the role.
The U.S. stock exchange has won approval for a new rule that requires corporate boards to become more diverse. Now companies must implement it—and go beyond the numerical requirements and box-checking to create a thoughtful, purposeful solution.