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Led by Stanford adjuncts and experienced directors Emily Maddox Liggett and Claudia Fan Munce, this interactive session is adapted from a popular Stanford GSB course and centers on a live M&A simulation. Participants will step into the role of directors navigating a complex transaction, working through competing priorities, incomplete information, and time-sensitive decisions. Through hands-on engagement and facilitated discussion, the session will highlight the dynamics of effective board leadership and decision-making in high-stakes situations.

Led by Stanford adjunct and experienced corporate director and executive Phoebe Yang, this session is adapted from her popular Stanford course and explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping leadership. As AI transforms how organizations operate, compete, and innovate, directors and executives must rethink how they guide strategy, oversee management, and make decisions. This session will […]

Led by the faculty co-directors of the Rock Center for Corporate Governance, this session provides a practical and accessible overview of directors’ fiduciary duties. Participants will examine the core duties of care and loyalty, review key takeaways from recent case law, and explore how these principles apply in real-world boardroom settings. The session emphasizes clear […]