Chair with Intention™

As goes the chair, so goes the board – dynamics, effectiveness, performance.

WATSON’s Chair with Intention™ brings together chairs – current, incoming and aspiring – to tackle the challenges chairs face in and between meetings. Balancing practical tips and techniques with leading governance practices, participants will walk away with a customized action plan to elevate the board’s contribution and help your organization perform better. You’ll find a safe and confidential place to share experiences and learn with fellow chairs – in camera.

• Build a culture of shared experiences
• Explore the practices and processes to elevate your performance
• Tackle current issues head on
• Assess personal performance and develop customized action plans

• Clarify the attributes and responsibilities of an effective chair
• Lead meetings to enhance director contribution and elevate conversations resulting in better decision-making
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders both in and between meetings
• Develop a finely balanced CEO-Chair relationship and clarity in oversight
• Explore emergent practices in chair succession from recruitment and orientation to evaluation
• Refine facilitation skills to foster a stronger board culture

Read about the course

• Current, incoming and aspiring chairs
• Committee chairs

• Chair with Intention™ Handbook
• The Chair at the Table
• Assessments to measure their chair skills and attributes

$1,475 Regular Fee
Includes breakfast, lunch and evening reception

Bottom Line? You’ll earn your place at the head of the table.