State-of-the Art Roles of the Board of Directors: Leadership, Risk Management, Compliance, Supervision, Ethics and Oversight
Dates
1 Week (1): February 17 - 21, 2025 March 10 - 14, 2025
1 Week (2): April 7-11, 2025 July 7 - 11, 2025
1 Week (3): June 9 - 13, 2023 October 13 - 17, 2025
Location
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
Format
In-Person/Online
Tuition (In Person)
1 Week
$999 pp individual
$800 pp for groups of 5+
Tuition (Online)
1 Week
$600 pp individual
$400 pp for groups of 5+
Course Overview
This program focuses on enhancing board members’ effectiveness, covering key governance, financial oversight, risk management, strategic planning, and leadership responsibilities.
Board success hinges on understanding dynamics and roles. This programme addresses the international need for director and company secretary development. It offers insights on leadership, enhancing boardroom skills, covering governance, ethics, risk management, and global regulatory impact.
Course Outline
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Day 1: Corporate Governance Essentials |
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Session 1 Introduction to Corporate Governance |
Session 2 Roles and Responsibilities of Board Directors |
Session 3 Board Structure and Composition |
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● Importance of governance and the role of the Board of Directors ● Understanding corporate ethics and accountability |
● Fiduciary duties and legal responsibilities ● Relationship between the board and executive management |
● Board diversity and composition for effective decision-making ● Selection, induction, and development of directors |
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Day 2: Financial Oversight and Accountability |
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Session 1 Budgeting and Financial Forecasting |
Session 2 Budgeting and Financial Forecasting |
Session 3 Audit and Compliance |
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● Board’s role in budget approval and monitoring ● Assessing and understanding financial forecasts |
● Board’s role in budget approval and monitoring ● Assessing and understanding financial forecasts |
● Importance of internal and external audits ● Ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting standards |
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Day 3: Risk Management and Mitigation |
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Session 1 Identifying and Assessing Risk |
Session 2 Developing a Risk Management Strategy |
Session 3 Crisis Management and Resilience Planning |
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● Types of risks: strategic, operational, financial, and compliance ● Risk assessment frameworks |
● Board’s role in risk oversight and policymaking ● Integrating risk management into strategic planning |
● Developing a crisis management plan ● Lessons from corporate crises and building resilience |
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Day 4: Strategic Planning and Oversight |
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Session 1 Developing and Reviewing Corporate Strategy |
Session 2 Monitoring Strategy Execution |
Session 3 Innovation and Digital Transformation |
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● Setting and aligning organizational goals and objectives ● Board’s role in strategic planning and evaluation |
● Metrics and tools for tracking performance against strategic goals ● Effective oversight for strategy implementation |
● Importance of innovation in strategy ● Role of digital transformation and emerging technologies |
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Day 5: Leadership and Corporate Culture |
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Session 1 Building an Effective Board Culture |
Session 2 Stakeholder Engagement and Communication |
Session 3 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability |
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● Importance of board dynamics and trust-building ● Encouraging open dialogue and healthy debate |
● Strategies for engaging with shareholders and stakeholders ● Transparent communication and building public trust |
● Board’s role in overseeing CSR initiatives ● Integrating sustainability into governance practices |
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