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How corporate boards evolved and their significance.
- Called to order - Understanding your role.
- The global rise of the corporate board model and its common pitfalls.
- Evolving mandates and structures of board committees.
- Identifying and mitigating boardroom liability risks.


The Structure and Functioning of the Board
- Why boards often fall short of expectations.
- Key components of an effective board and governance framework.
- Your responsibilities as a director.
- Overview of committee structures.


Preparing for your first board meeting!
- Essential preparations for new directors.
- Best practices for pre-meeting readiness.
- Common oversights during a director's first meeting.
- Securing a mentor within the boardroom.


Unseen challenges in the boardroom
- The board's limited awareness of potential company risks.
- Tools for effective board intelligence gathering.
- The role of boards in corporate whistleblower systems.
- Lessons from corporate scandals.
- Case study – Insights from the Steinhoff board's oversight.

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