Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: CG11A
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £925.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
This course offers an overview of key governance principles, tracing its evolution from agency theory to stakeholder capitalism. It covers global standards, corporate purpose, and the importance of ethical leadership for long-term value creation.
Agenda
Governance Principles and Frameworks
- Evolution of governance: From agency theory to stakeholder capitalism
- Global codes and standards (UK, OECD, emerging markets)
- Corporate purpose, long-term value, and ethical leadership
Course Review
- Summary and recap of key learning objectives
- Action Planning
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- New and Aspiring Non-Executive Directors and Board Members
- Company Secretaries and Governance Officers
- Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Professionals
- Risk, Audit, and Assurance Professionals
- HR and Organisational Development Professionals supporting governance culture
- Public Sector, NGO, and Non-Profit Professionals involved in oversight and accountability
- Senior Managers seeking foundation governance knowledge
- Professionals preparing for board-facing responsibilities
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:
- Understand the evolution of corporate governance theories—from agency theory to stakeholder capitalism—and their implications for board responsibility and accountability.
- Interpret and compare global governance codes and standards (e.g., UK Code, OECD Principles), including adaptations in emerging market contexts.
- Explore how corporate purpose, long-term value creation, and ethical leadership intersect to shape strategic governance.
Course dates
Sep 28, 2026
