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
- New and aspiring Non-Executive Directors.
- Board Members seeking to refresh their understanding of governance foundations.
- Company Secretaries, CEOs, Senior Managers, and Governance Professionals.
- Leaders in private companies, public institutions, state-owned enterprises, and NGOs.
- Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Professionals seeking grounding in governance fundamentals.
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
Jan 26, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
Sep 28, 2026
