Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME)
Board Effectiveness Program

Driving Growth, Creating Value

Upcoming Offerings:
Fall Dates: September 25-27, 2012
Spring Dates: March 5-7, 2013

“There is now a tremendous amount of information and support available for directors of large firms, but board members of SMEs don’t have access to the same benchmarks or advice. The Rotman SME program was created to address this gap.”

Tim Rowley, Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management and Director of the Clarkson Centre for Business Ethics and Board Effectiveness.

SMEs are key drivers of economic growth in our economy. Boards of early stage growth companies can contribute enormously to the growth and success of these businesses, but only if both directors and senior management of the firms understand and implement effective governance practices. The Rotman SME program focuses on the enhancement of practical knowledge and skills regarding governance among SME leaders and directors.

Participants develop a "toolkit" for success, applicable to SMEs at various stages of growth and development. The program provides a framework for directors, entrepreneurs and advisory board members to explore governance issues unique to SMEs and allows participants to develop the knowledge to support the growth and success of their business.