Women Corporate Directors Program: The Next Generation
Start date
8 september 2026
Duration
5 days
Language
Dutch
Costs
€ 3675
Rankings
TIAS Executive Education is ranked #1 in the Netherlands for participant satisfaction by the Financial Times, with a score of 8.7 out of 10.
Introduction
The Netherlands has a wealth of female talent. The Women Corporate Directors program was developed by and for women with ambition, business acumen, and leadership potential. By demonstrating the value of women at the top, mid-career female managers are inspired by women who have already reached the top. The program addresses the management dilemmas you encounter in key executive positions.
Participant profile
The Women Corporate Directors Program (WCD) is aimed at ambitious female managers who want to take the next step toward a board position.
Average demographics
44 years
Why this program
There is a lot of female talent in the Netherlands. This is not reflected in the number of women in top positions, however, despite the active participation of women that started in the 1980s. The Women Corporate Directors Program has been developed by and for ambitious and talented women with leadership potential. The program focuses on the management dilemmas you will face in key director positions.
In this program, you will gain new insights and perspectives by looking at management dilemmas from different angles. The program is based on interaction as well as reflection. You will learn from and with top professors, experts and other female peers. During the program, you will use the cases of other participants to reflect on your own situation and that of your company. As your confidence increases, you will grow into your role in a key position.
What will the program bring you?
Gain a new perspective by examining management dilemmas from different angles
Experience personal and professional growth as you are inspired by leading female business managers and directors
Improve your ability to deal with business challenges in today's complex environment
Gain the confidence you need to take the next step in your management career
About this program
The program consists of 5 modules (doors open at 3 pm, program runs from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm), composed by a Professor, a leading female business leader and the group of participants.
The program consists of 5 modules that cover the management dilemmas you may face:
- Governance Dilemmas
How to recognize biases and how to prevent them? - Leadership Dilemmas
How can you maximize the development of your talent as a female leader? - Finance & Risk Dilemmas
Managing risks in the right way will lead to fewer rules and regulations. This sounds ideal, but how do you manage risks in the right way? - Remuneration & Selection Dilemmas
Remuneration is more than money alone, also for top executives. How to manage your executive human capital effectively? - Strategy Dilemmas
How can a board challenge the strategic thinking in the company?
Inspiration and insight sessions
Each module focuses on a key management dilemma and consists of both Inspiration and Insight Sessions. Inspiration Sessions focus on relevant conceptual/scientific and practical knowledge and insights. During Insight Sessions, let yourself be inspired by female business leaders who share their perspectives, decision-making, examples and insights at the highest organizational level.
Limited number of participants
Our program is specifically designed to stimulate personal growth and encourage productive interaction. To offer a truly interactive experience, the number of participants is limited.
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