FAQ

What is the duration and schedule of the Board Training Program?

The program spans three intensive days. For example, the upcoming session in Brussels is scheduled for May 13th to 15th, 2025. Each day includes a series of lectures, practical exercises, and networking events designed to maximize learning and engagement.

What skills will I gain by the end of the program?

Participants will acquire essential boardroom skills, including strategic thinking, effective communication, leadership dynamics, financial literacy, and crisis management. The program emphasizes practical application through simulation exercises and real-world case studies.

What makes this program unique?

The Visionary Board Program offers a comprehensive, holistic training experience developed in collaboration with partners from McKinsey, BCG X, Deloitte, KPMG, and top governance experts. It combines practical board simulations, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, providing participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.

Will there be support in finding board opportunities after completing the program?

Yes, upon completion, participants join an exclusive candidate network that connects them to a vast array of networking opportunities with peers, industry leaders, and innovative companies across Europe actively seeking skilled board members.

Who are the speakers, and why were they chosen?

The program features esteemed professionals such as Dr. Konstantin von Busekist (Managing Partner at KPMG), Dirk Cohausz (Serial Entrepreneur & Partner at BCG X), Christèle Hiss Holliger (Independent Board Member, Pictet Group Foundation, L'Occitane Group, Symbiotics Asset Management) and Dr. Anna Eckardt (Independent Governance Expert & Program Director). These speakers are selected for their extensive experience and expertise in governance and board work.

Who are the participants, and what networks will I have access to?

Participants include current and aspiring board members, C-level business executives, senior managers, entrepreneurs, and investors from various European countries. The program offers invaluable networking opportunities, connecting you with like-minded professionals, industry experts, and potential collaborators.

Can you network with the speakers?

Yes, the program is designed to facilitate networking with speakers through dedicated sessions, dinners, and activities, allowing for meaningful engagement and knowledge exchange.

Is the program tailored for specific industries or sectors?

The program is designed for professionals across various industries. It brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, including business executives, senior managers, entrepreneurs, and investors, fostering a rich learning environment.

Who is Raja Skogland?

Raja Skogland is the CEO of The Visionary Company, Board & VC, driven by a passion for empowering and bringing leaders, investors and founders together to fuel the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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She is also a board member at NorBAN - The Norwegian Business Angel Network, sits on the investment committee of Feminvest, Sweden's largest hub for female entrepreneurs and investors, with nearly 47,000 members, and she is an advisor at Antler, investor in 1000+ startups.

She is a key figure in the Nordic startup ecosystem, for having launched thehub.io in Norway in 2016 - The Largest Nordic job platform for startups and scale-ups to recruit talent, as well as being CEO at TheFactory, an award winning accelerator program in the Nordics.

Serial entrepreneur and investor in 100+ startups, she has been listed among the TOP 100 most influential women in the European VC & startup space in 2023 and 2024, by EU Startups.