About the programme

Develop your role as chairperson or prepare to take on the role of chair in your company.

This three-day training programme is specifically designed for chairpersons or leaders about to take on a role as chair in a limited company. This board training programme provides you with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to succeed as a chairperson, along with inspiration to develop as a leader. You will have ample time for discussions with fellow participants and our experienced lecturers.

The training takes place over three intensive days in a small group of 6 to 8 participants. You can expect to meet course participants with substantial experience in board duties and, in many cases, in the role of chair.

Who is the programme for?

This programme is specifically designed for chairpersons or leaders about to take on a role as chair in a company.

What do previous participants say about the programme?

“In a nutshell, Katarina was outstanding! What a huge source of knowledge and experience we all had the pleasure of accessing these days. Plus, a very nice person who set a positive tone for the entire duration of the training.”

“Good lecturers, nice conference environment, fantastic and highly educational. Varied, well-balanced content in terms of time and level of in-depth study. Very well organized. Professional training, high level of many of the speakers, good venue and accommodation. A good group! A great course that actually exceeded my expectations. Extremely well prepared and bright course instructors.”

“Would like to thank you for a really rewarding course! Good mix of lecturers, theory and exercises.”

Chair training programme – contents

• The role of the chairperson
• The company’s role in society
• The board’s organisation and planning of duties
• Strategy and development
• Communication, meetings and reporting
• The chair and the owners
• Strategy for building companies
• Corporate culture
• M&A – Divestment and acquisitions
• Sustainability
• Digitalisation

Previous guest lecturers at the board chair programme

Erik Strand – chair at Svenska Spel
Jan Scherman – former CEO of the TV4 Group and head of the Aftonbladet TV business area
Björn Kristiansson – lawyer from Kanter law firm
Ulrika Årehed Kågström – Secretary General of the Swedish Cancer Society and former chair of the Royal Dramatic Theatre
Jörgen Durban – lawyer and chairperson
Eva Gidlöf – experienced chairperson and advisor
Erik Fichtelius – author and former CEO of the Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company
Peter Lindell – Partner at Brunswick Group
Malin Lindfors Speace – founder and sustainability expert at Ethos

Would you like to book another date or an additional course? View our other course offerings.

Board development and our board network

Michaël Berglund has held board and chair training, performed board assessments and delivered custom board training for more than ten years.

If you have participated in one of our courses, you can become a member of the Michaël Berglund Board Network – our alumni network that brings together more than 2,500 leaders from some of Sweden’s most successful companies. Through our network meetings, you’ll get the chance to exchange experiences with both new and seasoned leaders and create contacts for future board assignments.

Read more about Michaël Berglund’s board services and leadership services.