Corporate Governance for Boards and Management
Background
Corporate governance has over the years become a critical element of success in most progressive organisations across the world. Since the 1970s, organisations have adopted corporate governance, which is a system of rules and practices that guide a company’s operations to achieve its strategic objectives.
Some of the benefits of good corporate governance include, among others: better financial performance and sustainability creating opportunities for an organisation to gain a competitive advantage; minimising risk; and providing a framework to guide decision making at all levels.
Ultimately, corporate governance is one of the major factors contributing to improved organisational results and growth. In this regard, it is important for private, public sector and non-governmental organisations to adopt corporate governance principles in their practices and operations.
Course Objective
To impart knowledge to participants on the fundamental principles of corporate governance, including the role of the Board of Directors and how boards are structured and operate.
Course Content
- Foundation of Corporate Governance.
- Role and Functions of the Board.
- Board Structure and Composition.
- Board Committees and Reporting.
- ESG best practices.
- Crisis Management/Risk Management and Governance.
- Data protection and Governance.
- The role of communication in Governance.
- Board Meetings/Best Practices.
- Board Performance/Evaluation and Remuneration.
- Sustainability reporting.
- Conflict of interest and Dispute resolution.
- Succession Planning, Board Induction and Training.
- Ethical Leadership.
- Cybersecurity Governance.
- Sustainability reporting and Assurance; and
- AI Governance.
Target Group
Non-executive directors, board members, chief executives, company secretaries, heads of organisations, professionals, practitioners, and managers in corporate investment, as well as leaders in state-owned enterprises, public, voluntary, and non-profit organisations, in-house counsel and regulatory and compliance professionals.