New Board Program

The New Board Program covers all aspects of governance, or good corporate governance in the Netherlands and International. Effective leadership at board level is about much more than strategy, stakeholder focus, and managing organizational performance and risk. It also requires an understanding of boardroom dynamics, leadership, individual competencies, motivation, and personality.

It is important to know that this program is in Dutch, not in English.

Leading organizations in a complex and rapidly changing world requires more than strategic expertise alone. Geopolitical developments, technological innovation, societal expectations, and increasing stakeholder pressure place ever-higher demands on executives and board members. Today's leaders need insight into governance, sensitivity to boardroom dynamics, and the ability to connect people, interests, and societal challenges.

For more than twenty years, the New Board Program has been a leading program in governance, leadership, and boardroom dynamics. It supports current and aspiring board members in developing the insight, judgment, and personal effectiveness needed to operate confidently and successfully in complex governance and stakeholder environments in the Netherlands and abroad. 

The New Board Program summarized

The program brings together the perspectives of executives, supervisory board members, and stakeholders in a single learning uenvironment. Through a combination of academic depth, practical experience, peer learning, and international perspectives, participants develop a broad and contemporary view of effective governance.

The program is characterized by:

• An integrated approach to governance, leadership, and boardroom dynamics
• Attention for the interaction between executives, supervisors, and stakeholders
• Direct application to current challenges from participants’ own professional practice
• Enriching exchanges with a group of experienced executives and peers
• Enrichment at HEC in Paris, with the International module
• A strong focus on personal leadership and the impact in the boardroom

What Will You Develop During the Program?

During the program, you will develop the knowledge, judgment, and personal effectiveness required to succeed as a board member or executive leader.

You will develop:

• A strong governance compass: insight into roles, responsibilities, checks & balances, and effective decision-making.
• Strategic judgment: the ability to carefully assess complex issues, risks, and scenarios.
• Understanding of boardroom dynamics: awareness of power structures, behavior, group processes, and constructive challenge.
• Your personal leadership style: the confidence to act authentically and effectively in complex stakeholder environments.
• The ability to connect stakeholders: skills to bring together diverse interests and facilitate effective dialogue among executives, supervisors, and stakeholders.

Who Is the New Board Program For:

The program is designed for current and aspiring board members of (international) corporations, semi-public institutions, and non-profit organizations. It is intended for professionals seeking to increase their effectiveness in a governance role and professionals preparing for their first board position.

The program is particularly suitable for:

• Members of executive committees and management boards
• Division and business unit directors
• Corporate staff directors
• Senior executives with boardroom exposure
• Professionals preparing for the next step in their governance careers

Experienced professionals in senior executive positions or board advisors are also welcome to participate in an intake discussion to determine whether the program aligns with their experience and ambitions.

What are the Benefits of this Program?

Upon completion of the New Board Program, you will:

• Understand how governance, leadership, and boardroom dynamics influence one another
• Translate complex societal and international developments into governance decisions
• Make better-informed decisions in situations involving uncertainty and competing interests
• Recognize and influence boardroom dynamics more effectively
• Engage with stakeholders from a position of authority, insight, and social responsibility
• Possess a clear personal compass for effective governance and leadership

Theory and Practice in Every Module

The program consists of seven modules spread over 13 months (six two-day modules held at the Nyenrode estate and one international (three-day) module at HEC Paris.

Each module follows three phases:

• Preparation
• Deepening Knowledge through lectures and dialogue with professors, guest speakers and peers, as well as through discussion of real-life cases
• Application to Practice, including reflection and concrete next steps for your own boardroom context

Themes

• Behavior and ethics in the boardroom
• Principles of good governance
• Geopolitical and macroeconomic developments
• Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
• Governance and supervision
• Crisis management and stakeholder engagement
• Scenario planning, risk management, and strategic agility

Program content is subject to change.

Who are the Faculty and Speakers

During the New Board Program inspiring speakers and experienced board members share their vision and perspectives on governance and boardroom challenges. Peer learning and ongoing dialogue with Nyenrode faculty members and prominent executives and supervisory board members form the core of the program.

The dialogue about what happens in practice is a key element of the learning experience. 

Below you will find the step-by-step registration process. The current program start dates and schedules are listed at the bottom of the page near Dates & Times.

Step 1 – Registration:

• You can register by clicking the registration button. Simply complete and submit the registration form to enroll in the program.

Step 2 – Intake Interview:

• A personal intake interview with the Program Manager is always part of the application process. During this conversation, we assess whether there is a good match between your learning objectives and the content of the program.

• Do you have any additional questions about the program? Our Program Manager will be happy to answer them during a personal consultation. Upon successful completion of the New Board Program, participants will receive the New Board Program Certificate.  

Dates and times

Interested in this course? Are you interested in participating in the New Board Program? Please register online. 

The investment for the New Board Program is €29,950 (excluding VAT) and includes:

• Six modules (each consisting of two consecutive days) at Nyenrode Estate
• An international module in Paris (including hotel accommodation and catering*)
• Study materials, case studies, and access to the online learning environment
• A Nyenrode Business University Certificate
• First-year membership of the NBP Alumni Association
• Access to the lifelong Nyenrode alumni network
• An invitation to the annual NBP Executive Session

The accommodation costs (hotel accommodation and catering) during the six modules at Nyenrode are charged separately and form an integral part of the program.

The accommodation costs amount to €2,500 for the entire program. * Travel expenses to and from the location of the international module (within Europe) are at your own expense.

Would you like to explore whether the New Board Program is the right next step for your boardroom journey? Request a consultation, and together we will discuss your context, learning objectives, and ambitions.  

Terms of program

Participation in this program is subject to the General Terms and Conditions for Open Programs, which can be accessed via this link. These terms and conditions will also be included with the registration confirmation. All fees and conditions are indicative (excluding VAT and any additional costs, unless otherwise stated) and are subject to periodic revisions and change without prior notice.