In this course, you will get an overview of the impact of contemporary ESG ratings and how a company balances ESG issues against its financial performance. You will evaluate the effectiveness of corporate authenticity and the impacts of politics when building corporate ESG policy. You will also learn about social activism’s ability to disrupt markets, and the roles that stakeholders play when dealing with financial markets. Next, you will learn about corporate Boards, and the importance of creating independent Directors that can maintain neutrality to protect the interests of both the business and shareholders. You will also learn how Board structure is managed, methods for selecting Board members, and the role that Boards play when crafting ESG policy. Lastly, you will look at the necessity of creating a diverse and inclusive culture within an organization and will examine best practices for boards to create strong crisis and risk management policies. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how social activism affects the corporate world in the 21st century, how to build a Board of Directors that can incorporate ESG issues into risk management and governance strategies, and how encouraging diverse and inclusive culture benefits companies.
EP
Great high level overview of ESG and current trends and topics faced by firms today.
DS
Provided some deeper insight on social action that impact business; governance change the lens of business operation
OE
This course has helped me to improve my General ESG awareness. It was so enlightening
SD
The course instructor is one of the most fantastic teachers I've ever had the privilige to learn from! Thank you!
LH
Well-designed course with natural flow of structure, concrete business cases to show the concept.Thanks for sharing the knowledge!Best RegardsLiu (Singapore)
GK
Very insightful for anyone considering venturing the ESG space
RS
Content well mixed with case studies and practical scenarios help understand the topic.
AL
Good coverage of activism. Particularly interesting is the coverage of corporate governance and the role the board of directors play.
AS
Extremely insightful course led by such a dedicated and knowledgeable team of professors. Thank you for creating such a great course!
SD
I loved this course and how the facilitator went through the material and the explanation of all the concepts
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Provides a good overview of critical Social and Governance issue, and how stakeholder activism could help ensure accountability of the Board and Management in maintaining high standards. The professor was eloquent in her presentation and the materials was well structured and balanced.
The course instructor is one of the most fantastic teachers I've ever had the privilige to learn from! Thank you!
Content well mixed with case studies and practical scenarios help understand the topic.
Very good, rounded content and structure. The use of examples and corporate structures and practice is heavily focussed on US companies. Some international examples will add value. In a minor point, some sides have typos and misspelt words.
This is a well taught class, good examples, the instructor is a good lecturer (maybe a little too much reading off the slides). However I'm taking this class so that I can apply for ESG positions and the class is really aimed at members of the board and CEOs -- I'm not likely, for example, to be in a position to create a "poison pill" to block a takeover, for example.
The Course cover a variety of topics related to corporate governance, including board structures, CEO succession planning, compensation, risk management, and more. The information provided is well-organized and presented in a clear and concise manner. The transcripts provide a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and offer valuable insights into the complexities of corporate governance. The language used is accessible to a broad audience, and the material provided are suitable for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the field. Overall, it is informative and well-written, and they would be useful for anyone interested in corporate governance or related fields.
Prof. Mary-Hunter “Mae” McDonnell lucidly explains the aspects of Social Activism, Corporate Governance and Board structure with well structured presentations. Recommend to everyone who want to learn basics of Board responsibilities & Corporate Politics/Governance in this ESG era.
I learned that ESG is not a passing fad, but rather a better way of looking at the company in relation to society. There was balance in this course, meaning that companies need to be in business to earn profits in a responsible way.
Well-designed course with natural flow of structure, concrete business cases to show the concept.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Best Regards
Liu (Singapore)
The title of the course could be misleading and its sharing could be counterproductive...IMHO
Great course where I learned a lot, loved it!
Good coverage of activism. Particularly interesting is the coverage of corporate governance and the role the board of directors play.
Extremely insightful course led by such a dedicated and knowledgeable team of professors. Thank you for creating such a great course!
Provided some deeper insight on social action that impact business; governance change the lens of business operation
I loved this course and how the facilitator went through the material and the explanation of all the concepts
It has covered an evolving topic, still with much clarity and great supporting slide-decks.
This course has helped me to improve my General ESG awareness. It was so enlightening
Great high level overview of ESG and current trends and topics faced by firms today.
useful online course with very good and recent case study example.
thx you professor
Very insightful for anyone considering venturing the ESG space
I dont know how to get my certi, but all is good