Course Outline
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.
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.