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# IMD High Performance Boards program and Board Director Diploma

IMD's flagship High Performance Boards program, running from 5 October 2026 in Lausanne, focuses on how top chairs create the conditions for board effectiveness and long-term success, emphasizing that effective boards help companies overcome strategic blind spots and raise awareness of external risks. The diploma pathway covers the role of the chair, team dynamics, risk, and AI transformation for boards. It is a practical development route for directors and chairs seeking to strengthen boardroom performance and constructive challenge.

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IMD (https://www.imd.org/programs-solutions/certification/board-director-diploma/)

Topic: Boardroom Performance: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/boardroom-performance

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