BoardCircles: Member Guidelines

1. Purpose of the Circles

Monthly BoardCircles exist to create a collaborative space where senior leaders share their knowledge and experiences and advance their boardroom capabilities.

There are two types of BoardCircles:

• Global Women on Boards (GWOB): Focuses on issues that affect women in the boardroom. Open to both men and women.
• GlobalBoards: Focuses on technical board topics, including board effectiveness, strategic oversight, fiduciary duties, and Chair excellence.

Both sessions are held monthly via Zoom and last 90 minutes.

 

 

2. What Members Can Expect

• A welcoming, professional environment
• Carefully curated monthly topics
• High-level governance insights
• Participation from experienced leaders across sectors and geographies
• Facilitated discussions and optional breakout sessions
• Key takeaways after each meeting
  

3. Expectations of Members

To preserve the quality of the BoardCircles, members are expected to:

• Register in advance through the website, at the latest, 48 hours before the meeting
• Arrive on time and stay for the full session
• Participate respectfully and encourage diversity of thought
• Avoid dominating the conversation and allow others to contribute
• Be discreet about information shared by others
• Review any pre-reading when provided
• Keep cameras on whenever possible to maintain a connection

4. How Members Can Participate Actively

• Share insights from your sector or region
• Bring questions or challenges from your board experience
• Engage in breakout discussions
• Offer constructive perspectives
• Support an atmosphere of learning and trust
  

5. How to Suggest Topics

We encourage members to help us shape the BoardCircle content.

You may propose topics by:

• Completing the Topic Suggestion Form on the website
• Suggesting ideas through internal channels (WhatsApp, Slack, dashboard)
• Emailing the Circle’s coordination team

The form asks for:

• Your name
• The BoardCircle type (GWOB, GlobalBoards, or both)
• Your proposed topic
• Why this topic matters

Topics are reviewed monthly and integrated into upcoming quarterly plans.

Relevant Topics for BoardCircles

To inspire you, here are some themes that resonate strongly with board members and CEOs today:

• Corporate Governance & Ethics
• Transparency, compliance, and trust-building in global organizations
• ESG & Sustainability
• Climate risk, social responsibility, and integrating ESG into Board strategy
• Digital Transformation & AI
• Leveraging AI, cybersecurity, and data governance for competitive advantage
• Leadership Diversity & Inclusion
• Building diverse boards and leadership pipelines to strengthen decision-making
• Global Economic Outlook
• Geopolitical risks, inflation, and market shifts are impacting boards
• Board Effectiveness & Strategy
• How boards can move beyond oversight to actively shape long-term strategy
• Talent & Succession Planning
• Preparing for CEO transitions and developing next-generation leaders
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Balancing shareholder value with broader stakeholder expectations
• Innovation & Future of Work
• Remote work, hybrid leadership, and fostering innovative cultures
• Risk Management
• Cybersecurity, regulatory changes, and crisis preparedness

6. How to Register for Each BoardCircle

Members register through the Monthly BoardCircles — Registration & Agenda page on the Global CEO & Boards website.

Before every session, you will receive:

• A topic summary
• Speaker or facilitator details
• A Zoom link, which will be sent automatically after registration

Registration closes 48 hours before each event.

7. After the Session

Members will receive an email with:

• A meeting summary (within 72 hours)
• Key takeaways and frameworks
• Any reading materials shared during the session
• KnowledgeHub recommended resources