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Global Board Readiness Program
A program by International Women Board of Directors and SP Jain School of Global Management
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The SP Jain Global’s Executive Education and IWBD Boardroom Readiness Certificate Program is a transformative initiative designed to prepare leaders for effective boardroom leadership. In partnership with IWBD, this program aims to empower leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to excel as board members in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Key Highlights
Start Date
October 2025
Duration
72 hours
(4 weeks program – 3 days a week, 6 hours of learning intervention on each day)
Format
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10 AM – 6 PM
Mode of Delivery
On-campus and
ELO both
Maximum Batch Size
30
Program Type
Full time
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Learning Outcomes
- Equip leaders with the expertise needed to navigate boardroom dynamics and governance challenges.
- Enhance leadership, strategic decision-making, and risk management skills.
- Provide actionable insights into leadership strategies to drive impactful board decisions.
- Foster connections with global executive headhunters to increase opportunities for board placements.
Curriculum and Course schedule
- Mastering Leadership - The Art of Negotiation and Influence Instructor: Elif Aral - Pfizer Regional President, Middle East, Russia and Africa
- How to Solve Complex Problems and Take Bold Decisions in the Boardroom Instructor: Banu Karakullukcu - Coca Cola Beverages Gulf CEO
- How to Win Your Board with Strong Personal Branding Instructor: Ebru Tuygun, IWBD Chairwoman, GVGL CEO
- Knowing Your Legal Rights in the Boardroom Instructor: Raya Abu Gulal - CEO of RAG Legal
- Make AI Make Sense for the Boardroom Instructor: Faranak Farahmand Pour - Global Strategic Director, Google
- Leadership Team Building in the Boardroom via Strengths (Gallup Strength Finder) Instructor: VC John - KPMG APAC Clients and Markets Director, Singapore
- Leadership in Crisis Management Instructor: Dr Christopher Abraham, Professor & Head of Campus (Dubai), SP Jain School of Global Management.
- Corporate Governance Essentials Instructor: Dr Nada Sayarh, Associate Professor – Marketing & Deputy Director- Ethics, Sustainability & Social Responsibility (ESR), SP Jain School of Global Management
- How to Make Your Board CV and Prepare for Interviews Instructors: Sami Zouehid - Wilton and Bain - Middle East Managing Partner
How You Will Learn
- Interactive expert session
- Access to cutting edge Board room strategies
- Case study and group work
- Engaged learning with exercises
Meet the Faculty
RAMU SHANKARRAO
Lead Consultant
Founder and Director, Sangatikarna Corporate Services
Ramu Shankarrao has more than 28 years of experience with significant senior corporate management roles in the healthcare industry, including leading companies like Medtronic and St Jude Medical. He is the Founder and Director of Sangatikarna Corporate Services. In his current role, he works with companies to drive sales and marketing efforts, strategy and organisation growth. He has a diverse client portfolio ranging from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses.
He coaches business owners and professionals towards achieving revenue and profit growth. He spends much of his time coaching senior leaders on how to align their teams for ultimate success. He is a passionate trainer and has conducted training programs for companies like Covidien, Kimberly Clark, Medtronic, Cisco, Abbott, TTK Pharma, Smiths Medical, Kalash Seeds, Alan Electro-systems and Ugam. With skill-building programs, he helps companies develop strong frontline sales team and strategic business unit heads.
He has completed his postgraduate and undergraduate degrees from Karnataka University, India.
Student Reviews
Dharamvir SinghProduction/Quality Engineer, SOLVAY
The course was well organized and structured towards achieving the PMP® certification. It helped me boost my confidence to pass this exam and become a certified Project Management Professional. Dr Vanita Bhoola has been a great trainer because of her interactive teaching skills and years of project management experience. She shares many real-world case studies in class, clears even the smallest of doubts and offers prompt support even after the class.
Rolan D'costa Executive Director, Silver Global Services
Dr Vanita Bhoola’s teaching style is practical and based on her years of study and expertise in all the knowledge areas of project management. She is pleasant and active in her teaching sessions, and I always looked forward to her classes. She is an educator par excellence and a great mentor for life.
Why leaders should join?
- Exclusive Learning Experience: Participants will gain access to cutting-edge boardroom strategies taught by leading academics, industry experts, and seasoned board directors.
- Global Opportunities: With SP Jain Global international presence (Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, London, California and Mumbai), participants will connect with global markets and expand their leadership horizons.
- Strategic Placement: IWBD will collaborate with leading executive headhunters to position graduates for board roles in companies across various industries and geographies.
- Network of Influence: Graduates will join a global network of influential leaders committed to driving purpose and impact as joining the Alumni Group of impactful senior executives and getting invited to Alumni events.
This program is ideal for mid to senior-level sales professionals.
OR
- A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
- 60 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
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For more details, or to schedule a personalised consultation, please get in touch with us.
We look forward to working with you towards achieving your learning goals.
About SP Jain
SP Jain School of Global Management is an Australian business school that provides modern, relevant, and practical global business education. With campuses in the dynamic business hubs of Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney, SP Jain is renowned for offering multi-city undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Year after year, the School has been ranked by reputed international publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Times Higher Education–Wall Street Journal, The Economist and Financial Times. The Centre for Executive Education at SP Jain School of Global Management offers a wide range of programs tailored to your business needs. Our programs are designed to empower individuals and organisations to become more effective in the workplace by inspiring new ideas, learning through immersive experiences and applying the learnings for a lasting impact.
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