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So You're on a Board. Now What?

Odland and Kraemer take a deep dive into all things “board”: how to get on one, how to get up to speed once you’ve landed a coveted spot, and more!

In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Harry Kraemer, professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the US. Odland and Kraemer take a deep dive into all things “board”: how to get on one, how to get up to speed once you’ve landed a coveted spot, and what makes for a great board member. Tune in to find out:

  • The qualifications of a board member
  • The best ways to go about getting on a board
  • The boundaries between operations and the business judgement of the board
  • Governance principles in public and private companies
 So You're on a Board. Now What?

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In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Harry Kraemer, professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the US. Odland and Kraemer take a deep dive into all things “board”: how to get on one, how to get up to speed once you’ve landed a coveted spot, and what makes for a great board member. Tune in to find out:

  • The qualifications of a board member
  • The best ways to go about getting on a board
  • The boundaries between operations and the business judgement of the board
  • Governance principles in public and private companies

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Steve Odland

Steve Odland

President and CEO
The Conference Board, Inc.

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Harry Kraemer, Jr.

Harry Kraemer, Jr.

Executive Partner
Madison Dearborn Partners

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