In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Harry Kraemer, professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the US. Odland and Kraemer take a deep dive into all things “board”: how to get on one, how to get up to speed once you’ve landed a coveted spot, and what makes for a great board member. Tune in to find out:
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