ECBG Program Details (en Français)

Nominations for the Excellence in Canadian Board Governance (ECBG) program for the 2025 cohort are now open!

The mission of the ECBG program is focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in board governance. We firmly believe that embracing cognitive diversity not only improves corporate governance and decision-making, but also significantly improves business outcomes.

Launched in 2022 in collaboration with the McGill Executive Institute, the ECBG program offers a leading professional development experience in the area of board governance. Our goal is to accelerate board diversification by increasing leadership opportunities for women (C-suite/senior executives/founders) in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors in Canada. We are excited to announce our new partnership with the Rotman School of Management, reinforcing our commitment to diversifying our academic partners across Canada.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A proven success : More than fifty senior executives from various life sciences sectors have graduated since the creation of the program.
• Directory : Our graduates will soon be featured in a directory, showcasing their skills and availability for new board opportunities.

Our third session will take place from January to February 2025, and the registration period will run from July to September 2024.

Excellence in Canadian Board Governance Brochure

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Deadline : Submission of ECBG application and curriculum vitae by September 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Admission Requirements : Applicant must be an active member of WIB (i.e. not expired).
• Notification date : ECBG 2025 candidates will be selected and informed before September 24, 2024.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Format : 4-day live virtual training sessions on Fridays (11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) from January to February 2025.
• Curriculum : Sessions will cover topics such as the introduction and effectiveness of the board, the role of the board in strategy, legal responsibilities, risk management, board performance, board diversity, equity and inclusion, and ESG.
• Interactive learning : Small cohort size encourages lively discussions, develops strong connections, and promotes a high level of individual participation.
• Exclusive benefits :
  • Access to the network and profile directory
  • Opportunity for peer mentoring
  • Skills building program related to the board of directors
  • Building self-confidence as an effective manager
  • Support greater diversity on company boards

Graduates will earn a prestigious certificate from the Rotman School of Management, symbolizing their increased board expertise.

The investment for this transformative experience is $2,500 CAD.

For any inquiries, please send an email to montrealecbg@gmail.com .