IN-BOARD Nordic Academy 2025
We now welcome registration to the IN-BOARD Nordic Academy 2025. Please contact us at inboard@insead.no for questions and registrations. Please see program details, dates, and fees below:
The IN-BOARD Academy aims to strengthen leaders in current and future board roles through the learning and sharing of knowledge and experience.
The IN-BOARD program is an all-encompassing training program consisting of four modules, each of which is scheduled as a long weekend event in each of the months from August to November, designed for board practitioners looking to elevate their knowledge, skills, and overall effectiveness as board members.
The first three modules occur in the Nordics, in collaboration with our esteemed knowledge partners: McKinsey & Company, PwC, Schjødt, and First House. Throughout these modules, we delve into a wide range of essential topics from a board perspective, including strategy, corporate governance, legal matters, communication, and HR. These modules are further enhanced by guest speakers with a wealth of board experiences, who will share their insights and real-world case studies.
The fourth module of the program takes place at INSEAD, Fontainebleau, together with other European IN-BOARD cohorts and is led by distinguished professors Erik van de Loo and Jaap Winter. This module consists of sessions that offer a deeper understanding of the human dynamics present within the boardroom and includes personal coaching to assist you with developing yourself as an effective board leader.
The program's modules provide extensive opportunities to build relationships and network with fellow delegates. These opportunities are not limited to workshops and group discussions, as lunches and dinners are also included in the program price, enabling participants to connect and engage with each other in a more informal setting.
Overall, the Nordic IN-BOARD program provides a unique and valuable learning experience that enables board practitioners to excel in their roles, make a positive impact within their organizations, and emerge as more effective leaders.
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NORDIC IN-BOARD PROGRAM 2025
Module 1: Legal, Human Resources, and Crisis Management & Communication
Partners: Schjødt, First House, and guest speakers
Date and time: Friday 29th and Saturday 30th of August - Starting at 10:30 on Friday and finishing at 14:00 on Saturday
Location: Schjødt office, Oslo
Additional: Participation will include tickets to the INSEAD Summer Party 2025 at Vøienvolden Gård on Friday, 29th of August. Enjoy a charming Oslo summer evening with great food, wine, and fellow INSEAD friends and alumni. We will arrange transportation to the venue.
Workshops include:
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Legal with Siv Sandvik, Partner at Schjødt Law
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Communication in crisis with Per Høiby, CEO of First House, a communications advisory firm for the private and public sectors
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Speakers:
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Birger Magnus, Chairman of NRK (Norwegian government-owned radio and television public broadcasting), Kolonial.no, and several other organizations including those dedicated to health, climate, and the arts. He was earlier Chairman of Storebrand, Statoil Fuel & Retail, Deputy CEO of Schibsted, and a partner at McKinsey
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Susanne Hannestad, Non-Executive Board Director at ClearBank Group Ltd, Triodos Bank NV (publ), Zimpler AB, Crunchfish AB (publ), Monty Mobile Ltd and CEO Fintech Mundi advising fintech companies for global scaling. Susanne is former Executive Director at Nordea, Board member at Mastercard Europe, and she is the President of the INSEAD Alumni Association Norway
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Practical Board Work with Jon Erling Tenvik, Partner at Horton International
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Beatriz Malo de Molina, Chairperson at Otovo ASA and board member at Nel Hydrogen and Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA
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Module 2: Corporate Governance
Partner: PwC
Date and time: Friday 19th and Saturday 20th of September - Starting at 13:00 on Friday and finishing at 13:00 on Saturday
Location: Pwc office, Oslo
Additional: Lunch and dinner with fellow delegates and workshop leaders after Friday's workshops
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Governance and ERM with Tanja Sæland and Andreas Måløy
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ESG with Erlend Bjørklund and Liv Annike Kverneland
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Financial reporting with Anders Rohoden and Fredrik Melle
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AML and corruption with Frederik Grimstad and Stig Rune Johnsen
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Cybersecurity with Jan Henrik Straumheim
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Technology with Anders Brun
Module 3: Strategy and Sustainability
Partners: McKinsey & Company, Boardman Oy, and guest speakers (to be announced)
Date and time: Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of October - Starting at 13:00 on Friday and finishing at 13:00 on Saturday
Location: McKinsey office, Helsinki
Additional: Lunch and dinner with fellow delegates and workshop leaders after Friday's workshops
Workshops include:
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Strategy with Sverre Fjeldstad, Partner at McKinsey
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Portfolio strategy and M&A with Antoine Montard, Partner at McKinsey
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Boardman Oy (speakers and agenda to be announced)
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Board experience sharing with:
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Tuomo Lähdesmäki, Chairman of Kitron ASA, Vice Chairman Meconet Oy, Founding Partner of Boardman Oy, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV), and several other board positions
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Liselotte Engstam, Chair of the Boards Impact Forum, Non-Executive Director at Zalaris ASA and Ografy AB, Board Member of the Climate Governance Initiative and INSEAD Alumni Association Sweden, Founder of the board think tank Digoshen, and engaged in multiple academic research projects on board innovation and sustainable leadership
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Module 4: Leadership and Human Factors on the Board
Partner: INSEAD with IN-BOARD groups from the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Nordics. Led by professors:
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Erik van de Loo, Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, where he is Program Co-Director of “Consulting and Coaching for Change” at the INSEAD Global Leadership Centre.
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Jaap Winter, Visiting Professor of Corporate Governance at INSEAD and Professor of Corporate Governance at the Duisenberg school of finance in Amsterdam
Date and time: Two alternatives
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Cohort 1
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Programme start: Thursday 27th of November
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Programme ends: Saturday 29th of November
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Cohort 2
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Programme start: Friday 28th of November
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Programme ends: Sunday 30th of November
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Location: INSEAD, Fontainebleau
Additional: Lunch and dinners with fellow delegates and workshop leaders
Agenda:
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Board Role and Performance, Group and Board Dynamics
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Board Effectiveness, Authority, and Effective Leadership
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Personal Coaching (incl. 360° feedback) and Leadership Development
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Participation will include tickets to the INSEAD Summer Party 2025 at Vøienvolden Gård, Oslo, on Friday, 29h of August. Enjoy a charming Oslo summer evening with great food, wine, and fellow INSEAD friends and alumni.
We are building a stronger foundation for INSEAD executives who desire to take on greater responsibilities on boards in the Nordics and internationally.
Our aim is to have between 15 to a maximum of 20 delegates per program to maintain an intimate and dedicated learning and networking experience.
Participation fees:
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EUR 1,590 (incl. VAT) for the first 3 modules in the Nordics (EUR 100 discount to INSEAD Alumni Association members)
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Additional EUR 4,520 (incl. VAT) for module 4 at INSEAD. This module is optional but also recommended due to the personal coaching and development that it provides for you to improve your effectiveness on the board
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Participants may sign up for modules 1 to 3 initially and secure a place in Workshop 4 in the autumn
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Participants are responsible for personal travel and accommodation costs
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The IN-BOARD is a non-profit initiative
Registration deadlines:
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31st of July 2025 for Module 1-3
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15th of September 2025 for Module 4
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Limited spaces available
For questions and registration, please contact co-organizers Diego Bergheim and Daniel Haugestad Pedersen by email at inboard@insead.no. We can schedule a time for a phone call to answer questions and provide more information.
Best regards,
The IN-BOARD Nordic Academy
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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Compact program, building very nicely on top of the IN-BOARD sessions in the countries…’
Compact program, building very nicely on top of the IN-BOARD sessions in the countries…’
The usual INSEAD success formula - group dynamics, quality of professors, mix coaching and experience sharing as well as frameworks. The Professors were both absolutely excellent – very well done to pull this together .
Interesting and credible professors. Group coach was very professional and capable.
Refreshingly different approach to other Board courses with INSEAD setting and social aspect
The program provided me good insights on how to act as an NED. The variety of some theory combined with participant discussions added much value to the programme. Key strengths are Erik and Jaap who passionately drove the programme. Their experience and knowledge are real added value...
The board is not a black box for me anymore. The Matrix Board interaction and the GPS provide me insights how to act as an NED. The ... human aspect was also an eye opener for me.
Compact program, building very nicely on top of the IN-BOARD sessions in the countries…’