Lead with Impact: Your First 90 Days on a New Board

Live, Online | April 22 & 29 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT

Stepping into a new board role comes with immediate expectations and very little room to figure it out as you go.

Lead with Impact is a live, instructor-led virtual program built for directors who want to contribute early, earn credibility with fellow board members, and avoid the missteps that can quietly limit their influence. You’ll learn how to engage in discussions, ask the right questions, and focus on what actually matters in your first 90 days. Walk into your first meetings prepared, clear on your role, and ready to add value from the start.

This program is exclusive to NACD members.

Learning Objectives

• Step into a new board seat with a clear plan for your first 90 days.
• Build credibility early and contribute in discussions that matter.
• Know what to focus on across strategy, risk, and board dynamics.
• Ask sharper questions that improve boardroom decisions.
• Avoid common onboarding missteps that can limit your influence.

Who Should Attend

• Directors stepping into a new board role who want to make an immediate impact
• First-time directors preparing for their first board appointment
• Executives transitioning from management to board service
• Directors joining a new board and looking to establish credibility quickly
• Governance leaders responsible for onboarding and developing directors

 

Program Experience

90-Day Roadmap

Leave with a personalized onboarding plan.

Live, Instructor Led

Real-time faculty guidance with interactive discussion.

Real-World Application

Work through practical examples relevant to directors.

Convenient Access

Join virtually without travel or time away.

Full Agenda

99% of attendees say Lead with Impact delivers meaningful value. Here's why.

Accreditation

NACD Credits: NACD will award 6 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.

NASBA Continuing Professional Education (CPE): Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits (i.e. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)) are available for Lead with Impact: Your First 90 Days on a New Board. NACD is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

• Instructional delivery methods: Group Live

• Number of Hours: 9.0

• Field of Study: Business Management & Organization

• Level: Basic

• Prerequisites: Directors with at least one year of experience in a Public, Private and/or NFP Board

• Advance preparation: None

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Lead with Impact: Your First 90 Days on a New Board?

  Lead with Impact is a live, instructor-led virtual program designed to help new and transitioning directors contribute effectively during their first 90 days on a board.

• Who is this program designed for?

  This program is designed for directors stepping into a new board role, first-time directors, and executives preparing for board service.

• What will I walk away with?

  You will walk away with a clear 90-day plan, practical approaches to board engagement, and a stronger understanding of how to contribute early and build credibility.

• Is this a live or on-demand program?

  This is a live, instructor-led virtual program with opportunities for discussion and interaction.

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.