Mentorship Program
The ICD Director Mentorship Program
Elevating Directorship in the Boardroom.
Overview
The ICD Director Mentorship Program aims to empower emerging directors with the guidance,
knowledge, and confidence they need to excel in the boardroom. By pairing experienced directors
with those seeking to enhance their governance skills, this program fosters a supportive
environment for professional growth and effective board leadership.
Program Details
Cost: Complimentary
Length: 6 months
Time: Minimum 4 hrs
CEUs: 4
Key Benefits - Mentors
Sharing knowledge and experience
Offer practical, real-world insights to help guide
emerging directors through evolving governance issues.
Cultivating ethical board leadership
Support a mentee’s professional growth while
contributing to stronger, values-driven boards.
Continuing professional development
ICD.D members earn 4 CEUs toward maintaining
their designation.
Engaging in reciprocal learning
Gain fresh perspectives and reflect on your own board
journey through meaningful mentorship conversations.
Featured Podcast Guests:
"The key to a successful match is to get someone who wants to learn matched with someone who wants to share. Mentoring is a good way to build governance muscle."
Dick Freeborough, ICD.D
Board Member, Definity Insurance; Mentor; ICD Director Mentorship Pilot Participant
Key Benefits - Mentees
Personalized mentorship
Gain the knowledge and skills through personalized
mentoring tailored to your board role.
Confidence to lead
Strengthen your ability to contribute effectively in the boardroom.
Guidance on governance challenges
Navigate board issues and processes with
insight from experienced directors.
Continuing professional development
ICD.D members earn 4 CEUs toward
maintaining their designation.
Key Benefits - 3 tiles
Continuing Professional Development
ICD.D members earn 4 CEUs toward maintaining
their designation.
Cultivating ethical board leadership
Support a mentee’s professional growth while
contributing to stronger, values-driven boards.
Engaging in reciprocal learning
Gain fresh perspectives and reflect on your own board
journey through meaningful mentorship conversations.