Ralph Ward
Keynote Speaker: Advisor and Commentator, Expert on Corporate Boards
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Ralph Ward Biography
Ralph Ward is an internationally-recognized writer, advisor and commentator on the role of boards of directors, how “benchmark” boards excel, gaining a board seat in career planning, and the future of governance worldwide.
Ward is publisher of the online newsletter Boardroom INSIDER, the worldwide source for practical, first-hand advice on better boards and directors (www.boardroominsider.com).
He is author of six acclaimed books on board and governance for today’s corporate boards, the challenges they face, and the answers they need to excel.
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Ralph Ward Speaking Topics
The governance of any enterprise is only as good as its board of directors… and that board is only as effective as its chairman. Here are the secrets of the world’s best board leaders.
- The corporate role with the least training, but the most impact - the board chair.
- Learn the “in the boardroom” leadership tricks of long-time board pros.
- Can you learn to become a good board leader? Yes - by following these steps.
Make yourself more “boardable,” learn how board searches really work, and shape your onboarding campaign. Then, before that first board meeting, here is a blueprint to help you learn what you must know before walking through the boardroom door.
- Why your current career resume is hobbling your board search.
- Think your vitae is weak on board experience? I’ll show you what’s hidden within.
- Don’t just read that pre-meeting board pack! Study it for this key intelligence.
Financial crises, corporate scandals, “black swan” dangers, global pandemics…the past decade has seen too many boards shocked by risks and exposures. How can your board build effective risk management oversight into its skills?
- Why boards still have incentives to ask easy questions on risk (and to accept easy, useless answers).
- Here’s how to shape a board cyber-risk monitoring plan that works.
- The four risk areas that should be keeping directors awake at night.
- The "pale, stale, male" boardroom is slowly passing, but what must be done to seek, prepare, and include diverse new directors?
- Forces driving the new boardroom diversity.
- How to shake up the board board talent assessment and search process.
- A plan for assuring "inclusion" is part of your board's diverse makeup.
Here are the best-practice tips (meetings, info, agendas, committees, structure, etc.) that boards around the world use to do a better job, in less time.
- Learn to cut waste time and effort in board meetings… leaving more time for high-value boardwork.
- The one thing that belongs in every board meeting package (not just the agenda).
- Online meetings and board portals can supercharge any board - if you follow these rules.
How do I book Ralph Ward to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ralph Ward for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ralph Ward, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ralph Ward or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Ralph Ward for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ralph Ward, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ralph Ward are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ralph Ward, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Ralph Ward speak about?
Ralph Ward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Author and Business Consulting.
Where does Ralph Ward travel from?
Ralph Ward generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ralph Ward?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ralph Ward for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ralph Ward for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ralph Ward or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Ralph Ward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Business Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ralph Ward for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ralph Ward generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ron Williams, Valeria Aloe and Chelsea Ellis-Hogan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ralph Ward for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Ralph Ward Speaking Topics
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THE EFFECTIVE BOARD LEADER
The governance of any enterprise is only as good as its board of directors… and that board is only as effective as its chairman. Here are the secrets of the world’s best board leaders.
- The corporate role with the least training, but the most impact - the board chair.
- Learn the “in the boardroom” leadership tricks of long-time board pros.
- Can you learn to become a good board leader? Yes - by following these steps.
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FOR THE BOARD SEEKER… WELCOME TO THE BOARDROOM!
Make yourself more “boardable,” learn how board searches really work, and shape your onboarding campaign. Then, before that first board meeting, here is a blueprint to help you learn what you must know before walking through the boardroom door.
- Why your current career resume is hobbling your board search.
- Think your vitae is weak on board experience? I’ll show you what’s hidden within.
- Don’t just read that pre-meeting board pack! Study it for this key intelligence.
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BOARD RISK OVERSIGHT TOOLS
Financial crises, corporate scandals, “black swan” dangers, global pandemics…the past decade has seen too many boards shocked by risks and exposures. How can your board build effective risk management oversight into its skills?
- Why boards still have incentives to ask easy questions on risk (and to accept easy, useless answers).
- Here’s how to shape a board cyber-risk monitoring plan that works.
- The four risk areas that should be keeping directors awake at night.
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DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND THE BOARDROOM
- The "pale, stale, male" boardroom is slowly passing, but what must be done to seek, prepare, and include diverse new directors?
- Forces driving the new boardroom diversity.
- How to shake up the board board talent assessment and search process.
- A plan for assuring "inclusion" is part of your board's diverse makeup.
-
THE BEST-PRACTICE BOARDROOM
Here are the best-practice tips (meetings, info, agendas, committees, structure, etc.) that boards around the world use to do a better job, in less time.
- Learn to cut waste time and effort in board meetings… leaving more time for high-value boardwork.
- The one thing that belongs in every board meeting package (not just the agenda).
- Online meetings and board portals can supercharge any board - if you follow these rules.
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How do I book Ralph Ward to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ralph Ward for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ralph Ward, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ralph Ward or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ralph Ward for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ralph Ward, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ralph Ward are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ralph Ward, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ralph Ward speak about?
Ralph Ward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Author and Business Consulting. -
Where does Ralph Ward travel from?
Ralph Ward generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ralph Ward?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ralph Ward for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ralph Ward for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ralph Ward or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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