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The Boardroom Workshop Series:
When Your Board Seat Becomes A Hot Seat
November 14, 2006

Event  Sponsor: Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham

"The Boardroom" series is an innovative program for Boards of Directors which uses a case study methodology to simulate real life boardroom situations. The case of Clearcom Inc. presents issues and responsibilities faced by boards of  directors when they begin to uncover overzealous actions involving the top  managers of their company causing the resignation of one board member. SPACE IS LIMITED.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
VCs, CEOs and independent directors
You should attend if you are on a Board of Directors or thinking about
becoming a Board member of a private or public company.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A simulation of a real-life Boardroom situation:
Re-live actual Boardroom situations in high-tech companies

THE CASE: Become acquainted  with our high tech company de jour - a real company and Board  of  Directors whose names have been changed to  protect the innocent (or guilty ) .

THE ROLE PLAY: You’ll be an  independent director on a mock board facing a real-life Board situation  that unfolds over two board meetings to allow you to apply your expertise and learn from others.  Both board meetings are on the same night with a break in between. On the mock  board of directors you will need to balance diverse shareholder interests, fiduciary duty, strategic vision and risk  mitigation. This is a great opportunity to develop more expertise in detecting and directing critical situations and managing board dynamics.

THE CHALLENGE: Instead of critiquing the actions of other directors in  tough situations, try your hand at managing difficult situations and test  whether your outcome leads to the greatest upside for all  involved.   
WHAT IS THERE TO GAIN?
You will gain practical knowledge and experience relevant to your role as a board member.
You will renew connections or expand your network of peers.
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Each session focuses on a few aspects of board responsibilities in a way that makes the information more tangible, meaningful and useable for directors.  
COURSE MATERIALS
Our course manual contains:
The evening’s  case/company information
For example:  Board  package with financial statements; Review of Strategic Alternatives
Background reading on Board issues and topics covered that  evening.
Articles and checklists relevant to the topic of  the evening.

Program Developers and Simulation Commanders
Deborah Ludewig, Partner, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham
Jean Fuller, Founder, Fuller Coaching
Tricia Salinero, Managing Partner, Newforth Partners LLC

Course materials included
Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks will be served

When: November 14, 2006
Where: Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham,
630 Hansen Way, Palo Alto
Doors open: 5:30 p.m. for informal networking & registration
Program: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: VC Taskforce Members: $99, Affiliate Members:$129, General: $149
$15 add-on for Onsite Registrations

 
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