Leadership and Structures of Corporate Governance

Our Leadership and Structures of Corporate Governance training provides an insight into the fundamentals of this fascinating subject. Corporate Governance is about what Boards do and how they do it- how Boards are structured, what their priorities should be and what international codes set out as best practice. This course will provide a foundation for an understanding of Corporate Governance and provide a basis for subsequent training.

The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

Corporate Governance Fundamentals

• Corporate Governance defined
• Corporate Governance theories
• Corporate Governance Codes

Role of the Board

• Corporate purpose and strategy
• Corporate risk
• Corporate culture and Ethics
• Balancing the interests of Shareholders and Stakeholders
• Engaging with stakeholders

Board Composition and Structures

• Board Structures: Unitary vs Dual Boards
• Board Composition
• Board Committees
• Creating Board Diversity

Corporate Governance – Employee Representation on the Board

• Typical Board composition
• Why invite Employee Representation?
• Models of Worker Representation on Boards
• Upsides and Downsides of Mandating Employee Representation

Course Review

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning

This course is suitable for:

• Non-Executive Directors wanting to understand their role;
• Other Board members wishing to refresh their knowledge and skills;
• Chairs of organizations, Chief Executives, Company Secretaries, Other Heads of organizations;
• Professionals, practitioners, and managers in corporate investment, as well as Leaders in state owned enterprises, public, voluntary, and non-profit organizations;
• those needing to get to grips with good governance such as Inhouse counsel and Regulatory and Compliance professionals.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand:

• The fundamental principles of corporate governance, including:
• The role of the Board of Directors;
• How boards are structured and operate, including through Board Committees; and
• The benefits of board member diversity including gender, ethnic and ‘functional’ diversity.
• How to implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.