You know the feeling of walking into an INSEAD classroom and suddenly being surrounded by sharp, experienced people challenging your thinking from every angle.
Wave 19 of the IN-BOARD program on governance gives you that again.
The IN-BOARD program is a rigorous, peer-driven development journey for INSEAD alumni who are non-executive directors, supervisory board members, or preparing for that role. It runs in two parts:
Part 1 — Back to Campus Leadership program, Fontainebleau
25–29 November 2026 · INSEAD, Fontainebleau
A 3-day intensive on leadership and boardroom dynamics, led by Prof. Erik van de Loo and Prof. Jaap Winter in the international IN-BOARD cohort. Expect deep work: group coaching, 360° feedback, interpersonal dynamics, and the psychology of the effective board leader.
Part 2 — Seven Expert Modules in the Netherlands
January–mid 2027 · Amsterdam area
A program organised by partners for alumni by alumni on Corporate governance (Houthoff) · Control, audit, cyber & ESG (KPMG) · Board effectiveness (Egon Zehnder) · Reputation, Risk, Crisis & Communication (Burson-Hill & Knowlton) · Strategy (McKinsey) · Private equity & family business (Gwynt) · Landing your supervisory board role (Van der Laan & Co.)
Who should apply?
This program targets alumni pursuing non-executive careers, or are interested in better understanding governance and board dynamics. IDP alumni interested in more local governance content are eligible for the local modules directly and may apply for dispensation from the Fontainebleau module.
Upcoming Events and Modules
Leadershipmodule at INSEAD Fontainebleau
A 3-day program on group interaction and personal effectiveness on the INSEAD campus in Fontainbleau, under the leadership of Prof. Erik van de Loo and Prof. Jaap Winter.
- Psychology of the leader
- INSEAD 360 degree tests
- Group coaching
- Inter-personal competencies and group dynamics
For the full introduction by Erik van de Loo and Jaap Winter click for the The detailed Program
The local IN-BOARD Modules in the Netherlands
1. Corporate governance
A in depth review of corporate governance
- Responsibility and liability of non-executives
- Governance codes
- External supervision
- Roles, tasks of the non-executive and executve directors
- Role of stake holders
2. Control & Audit, Cyber Security & ESG
An in depth review of the control & audit aspects for a supervisory board
- Reporting
- Information
- Internal control systems
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- Sustainability Reporting Standards
- Responsibilities
- External accountant
3. Board effectiveness
What makes a board effective?
- Diversity
- Qualifiers
- Role of the chairperson
- External evaluation
- Self evaluation of the board
4. Reputation – risk, crisis and communication
How to manage risk, and reputation
- Board member positioning
- Stakeholder relations
- Crisis communication
- Real cases out of the world of M&A, Product liability, and reputation issues
5. Strategy
Strategy Workshop, based on the ten timeless tests of strategy
6. Private equity & family business
Specific issues for supervisory and advisory roles in private equity and family businesses
- Profile and role of the board
- Governance
- The family owned company: family system and responsible ownership
- The private equity owned company: vision and management structures
7. Getting a Supervisory Board position
- How to approach your network
- What is important
