Board Structure and Diversity

Board Structure and Diversity

Key details

Mode of delivery: Classroom-based

Course code: CG11C

Duration: 1 day

Fee: £925.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 6

Course Overview

This course covers different board structures, including unitary, dual, and hybrid models. It emphasises the importance of functional, demographic, and cognitive diversity, and explores the roles, structure, and evolving expectations of board committees.

Agenda

Board Structure and Diversity
  • Unitary vs dual board models and hybrid practices
  • Functional, demographic, and cognitive diversity
  • Board committees: structure, roles, and modern expectations
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:
  • Compare unitary and dual board structures, including hybrid practices, and assess their impact on governance dynamics and accountability.
  • Assess how functional, demographic, and cognitive diversity enhance board performance, decision-making quality, and resilience.
  • Understand the evolving structure and function of board committees, and how they meet modern expectations for oversight and specialization.

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