Upcoming Events
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Looking Back to Look Forward: An Exclusive Faculty and Alumni Event
The Directors College
Join our Principal, Michael Hartmann, as he reconnects with some of his webinar guests from the past 12 months on what may have changed since their last conversation including their predictions on what a post-COVID world might mean for Directors and their Boards. Join us to hear insights from our community of informed experts and network with faculty, alumni and guests at this special end of term event.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 2 CPD hours
LOCATION
Virtual 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
DATE
June 16, 2021
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Leaning into Discomfort: Embracing Difficult Conversations
Vancouver Board of Trade
When it comes to Diversity and Inclusion, many of us shy away from talking about it for fear of saying the wrong thing, often derailing progress and action. Instead, we must be open and mindful of how we can each play a role in driving change and contribute to inclusive workplaces and societies.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
LOCATION
Virtual - 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT
DATE
July 6, 2021
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Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance
CPA Ontario
This newly revised course has shifted online into two, half-day, live, instructor-led sessions. In this session, Professor Richard Leblanc, CMC, BSc, MBA, LLB, JD, LLM, PhD, will present key trends and issues in corporate governance based on his research and work with award winning boards.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 7.5 CPD hours
LOCATION
Virtual - 8:30am to 12:30pm EDT (Multiple days)
DATE
July 7, 2021
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23rd Annual Corporate Governance Conference
Governance Professionals of Canada
Here is a sneak peak at just some of the topics you have to look forward to: How Boards Can Avoid Strategic Blind Spots – Framework for Integrating Future Risk in Planning, Change and Organizational Culture in Governance, 30 Years of Ethical Dilemmas: Lessons Learned on an Ethics Journey, The Essential Role of Boards to Achieve a Net-Zero Economy
Lessons Learned From TSX-60 DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) Best Practices
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 10 CPD hours
LOCATION
Virtual - 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT (Multiple Days)
DATE
August 17, 2021
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Advanced Corporate Governance
CPA Ontario
This course will explore key topical issues in organizational governance in depth, including shareholder accountability; the governance of risk; the strategic role of boards; the governance of executive pay; cybersecurity and social media governance; CEO and board succession planning; conduct and ethical governance; and regulatory developments impacting boards of directors and professional accountants.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 7.5 CPD hours
LOCATION
Virtual - 8:30am to 12:30pm EDT (Multiple Days)
DATE
September 15, 2021
Webinars (ON-DEMAND)
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What Boards and Executives Should Know About A.I. Risks and Opportunities
The McMaster Collaboratorium
In this session of the McMaster Collaboratorium, Principal of The Directors College Michael Hartmann was joined by Carole Piovesan, Partner & Co-Founder, INQ Data Law and Lloyd Komori, C.Dir., Faculty at The Directors College, and former Chief Risk Officer, OPG for an interactive session exploring the real and emerging A.I. risks boards should be paying attention to and ensuring that a plan is in place for A.I. oversight.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded webinars from February 9, 2021
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Reflections on Inclusive Leadership: A First Nations Perspective
McMaster Collaboratorium
This session will be a fireside chat with the Assembly of First Nations, National Chief, Perry Bellegarde. Chief Bellegarde, an alumni of the Directors College, who shares his wisdom on why businesses need to be purpose-led and make the topic of ESG a key priority for the good of their stakeholders and for the good of the planet.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded webinar from February 2, 2021
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Global Case Studies in Innovation Governance: An Australian & US Perspective
McMaster Collaboratorium
This webinar explores how board directors and board associations in Australia and the US are seeking to educate and prepare board directors for asking the right questions, and understanding the answers around digital innovation and its risks. With guest panelists: Kee Wong, Chair, The Australian Institute of Directors Innovation Committee (Australia) and Bob Zukis, Conference Board ESG Center Fellow & Founder and CEO, Digital Directors Network and Professor, USC Marshall School of Business (USA)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 0.5 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar from January 27, 2021
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How to Be an Effective Board Chair: A Global Exchange of Best Practices
McMaster Collaboratorium
This interactive session examines what makes an effective board chair, given the fluidity of technology, the rise of nontraditional risks, and industry dynamics of today’s environment. The session provides a perspective from both North America and Europe. With Guest Panelists: Liselotte Engstam, Non-executive chairman & Board Director (Sweden) and David Brown, Co-Founder and Faculty, The Directors College (Canada)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar, January 26, 2021
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Design & Foresight – New Strategic Tools for the Boardroom
The McMaster Collaboratorium
This webinar examines how design methodologies and strategic foresight tools can help boards identify future scenarios, analyze the impacts of those futures on their key stakeholders, and make appropriate decisions today. With guest panelists Karel Vredenburg, Director, Global Design Leadership & Academic Programs, IBM and Marianne Jackson, C-suite executive (CHRO) and executive consultant for public and non-public organizations in the Silicon Valley and Institute for the Future board member
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar September 29, 2020
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Not Your New Normal; Reflections on Director Development and Education post COVID-19
The McMaster Collaboratorium
This webinar examines what great governance means in the post-COVID-19 world and how boards can achieve it. What will be the new topics, new best practices, and new challenges and responsibilities for boards? With guest panelists Terry Goodtrack, C.Dir., President and CEO, The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada, Patrice Merrin, Independent Non-Executive Director, Glencore and Kee Wong, Chair, The Australian Institute of Directors Innovation Committee
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar June 16, 2020
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Crown Corporations – Governance Reflections from the Chair
The McMaster Collaboratorium
In this session, two leading Crown Corporation Board Chairs will share their perspectives on our current environment and how it has impacted approaches to governance and effective board engagement. With guest panelists Françoise Bertand, Chair, Board of Directors, VIA Rail Canada and Douglas Harrison, Chair, Board of Directors, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar June 9, 2020
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Re-imagining Audit and Risk in Economic Uncertainty
The McMaster Collaboratorium
This session will explore how composition and committee structure – oversight, financial acumen, diversity of views – will help to develop an effective audit committee for the current environment and beyond. With guest panelists Richard Leblanc, Professor, Law, Governance & Ethics, and Director, Masters in Financial Accountability Program, York University and Christine Williams, C.Dir., Chartered Director, Centennial College
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar June 2, 2020
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Re-imagining the Future of Work in a post COVID-19 World
The McMaster Collaboratorium
The Covid-19 crisis has fast forwarded us to the Future of Work. It has changed how we work, where we work and how leaders lead. Will this forever transform work, workers and workplace? With guest panelists Zabeen Hirji, Global Advisor, Future of Work, Deloitte and Leonard Waverman, Dean, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar May 26, 2020
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Recruiting, On-Boarding and Preparing Board Directors and Senior Executives in a COVID-19 Environment
The McMaster Collaboratorium
How are organizations rethinking the way they attract, recruit, and retain their board members and senior executives to fit with the rapidly changing environment brought about by COVID-19? With guest panelists Michelle Richard, Partner, Leader of Federal and Public Sector Practice, Boyden Global Executive Search and Roger Duguay, Global Practice Leader - CEO & Board Services, Boyden
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar May 19, 2020