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NACD Directorship Certification is the premier US-based certification program designed to qualify corporate directors for effective boardroom performance.
The definitive destination for NACD's trusted portfolio of expert-led programs, certificates, and learning experiences designed exclusively for corporate directors.
The Chapter Network is one of the most valuable benefits of NACD membership. It’s a coast-to-coast governance community for actively engaged directors looking to cultivate meaningful peer relationships.
Members, login to access exclusive insights, education & events, your member portal and personal library… and more. NACD is continually updating the member website experience.
Most directors have experimented with generative AI. Far fewer have seen what happens when AI stops responding to prompts and starts completing work. Generative AI Tools for Directors 201: Strategic Applications is an advanced, live online experience built for directors who want to understand the next major shift in AI and its implications for board oversight. Through live demonstrations, guided exercises, and peer discussion, you'll see how AI agents can analyze board materials, coordinate complex tasks, evaluate strategic scenarios, and support higher-quality decision-making across today's most pressing governance issues.
This program builds directly on Generative AI Tools for Directors, moving beyond prompt writing into agent creation and board-level application. If the first program showed you how to use generative AI, this session shows you how to build AI systems that work alongside directors. You'll create a personalized governance agent aligned to your committee responsibilities and leave with a working resource you can continue refining long after the program ends.
This program is exclusively available to NACD members.
Ryan McManus is an entrepreneur, investor, board director, and founder of techtonic.io, where he advises Fortune 500 companies, governments, start-ups, and private equity investors on AI, emerging technologies, and business-model strategy. He serves on the boards of Nortech Systems and the NACD New York Chapter...
Hear what past Generative AI Tools for Directors participants say about Ryan McManus’s engaging teaching style, clear instruction, and ability to make complex AI concepts easy to understand.
Ryan was one of the best leaders and presenters I’ve experienced in AI and NACD trainings. From his instructions before the webinar to guiding us through the scenarios, switching between tools and screens, and keeping up with the chat, he created one of the best learning environments I’ve recently encountered. He kept the pace going, and I gained a lot from the session.
Pamela Jackson
Senior HR Consultant, Korn Ferry; Former CHRO, JCPenney
Ryan was very engaging and attentive to the audience. He effectively met the needs of a broad range of learners.
Leroy D. Nunery II, NACD.DC
Board Member, Beneficial State Bank; Advisory Board Member, Indeseo; Member, Board of Trustees, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Ryan was great! He provided clear instructions, answered questions, and kept the information at the right level. It was a fabulous session.
Connie McDaniel
Director, Global Payments, Virtus Funds; Former VP and Chief of Internal Audits, The Coca-Cola Company
Gifted speaker. The exercises kept me engaged and prompted me to think about the possibilities of the technology.
Diane Klein, NACD.DC
Advisory Board Member, Equipt Women; Former Executive Vice President of Finance, MGM Studios
Ryan McManus was excellent. He was focused and energetic, with a strong understanding of the range of knowledge in the audience. His specific demonstrations and ability to move fluidly through them were impressive.
Bernadette Connaughton
Board Member, Editas Medicine; Zealand Pharma A/S; and Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
Accreditation
NACD Credits: NACD will award 2 NACD credits toward maintaining NACD Directorship Certification® and NACD Board Leadership Fellowship for attendance. Credits will be applied after the event based on attendees' overall session attendance.
Event Policies & Cancellation
Event Policies: All registrations must be completed by clicking the "Register" button. Registrations are not accepted by email or over the phone. All invoices must be paid within 30 days of registration. If the payment is not received within 30 days, NACD reserves the right to increase the registrant's rate to the current rate. Registrations can be paid online via credit card (American Express, Visa, and Mastercard). A receipt will appear in your confirmation email.
Event Cancellation: Cancellations must be completed online via the cancellation/modified registration button. Click the "Already Registered?" link to access the cancellation form. No cancellation fee for cancellations received at least four weeks (28 calendar days) before the start of the event. A non-refundable service charge of $250 will apply for cancellations received from four to two weeks (27 to 14 calendar days) from the start of the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than two weeks (13 calendar days or less) from the start of the event. All refunds will be returned via the payment method used at registration up to 120 calendar days after the transaction. After 120 calendar days, the refund is provided by check.
Live Online | December 14 | 2 NACD Credits
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The next generation of AI isn't waiting for boards to catch up. Reserve your seat to build your own governance AI agent and see what agentic AI means for strategy, oversight, and long-term value creation.
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