Course Outline
Secrets of effective board leaders
- Characteristics that define a truly astute board chair.
- Why the skills required for board leadership contrast sharply with those of a management leader.
- Current challenges confronting board leaders.
- The role of emotional intelligence for the board chair.
Navigating the Relationship with Your Board’s Chief Executive
- Strategies for fostering effective collaboration between the board and the CEO.
- Clarifying where the board’s role ends and management’s begins.
- Establishing clear boundaries and expectations between the board and the CEO.
Mastering CEO Succession and Evaluation
- Defining the board’s specific role in this process.
- Key components of an effective CEO succession plan.
- Common pitfalls and successes in CEO evaluations.
- Identifying who leads the CEO evaluation process.
- Case study – A founder transitions control to a new CEO… or does he?
Flashpoints! Managing Boardroom Conflict
- How boards can unexpectedly become sources of corporate crises.
- Triggers for the most frequent board disputes.
- Handling conflicts of interest and board investigations.
- Managing company crises in practice (mock board meeting).
These programs emphasize strong interaction and Q&A between the presenter and participants. Effective corporate board governance is a team effort, so participants should be ready to engage actively in a “virtual boardroom.” The course also includes numerous examples, curated lists of links and resources, exercises, and case studies.
Testimonials (3)
learning about Basel
Daksha Vallabh - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Risk optimization is more clear than the other subjects
Munirah Alsahli - GOSI
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.