Directors' Institute ties up with Oxford's Said Business School for board governance programmes
Press Trust of India | June 20, 2025 | 05:55 PM IST | 1 min read
In light of increasing expectations around sustainability, digital change, and regulatory accountability, this partnership will develop relevant programmes.
New Delhi: Directors' Institute – World Council of Directors has entered into a partnership with Said Business School at the University of Oxford to develop programmes focused on board governance, ESG integration, and leadership development, the institute said in a statement.
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The partnership comes at a time when corporate boards are facing increasing expectations around sustainability, digital change, and regulatory accountability, it said. The two institutions will bring together academic research and practical knowledge to support board members in navigating these areas.
According to the leadership team of World Development Corporation, the parent body of the Directors' Institute, the partnership aims to equip directors with tools and frameworks relevant to current governance challenges. The programme will offer a blend of research-led and experience-based learning to help board leaders respond effectively to emerging demands in business and society.
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