Course Details

Elevate Your Board: Building Effective Boards & Committees Training Course

INTRODUCTION

A high-performing board is the cornerstone of a successful organization. This training course equips you with the knowledge and practical tools to build and enhance effective boards and committees. Learn to optimize board structure, foster constructive dynamics, and ensure robust oversight, driving strategic success and organizational excellence.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for:

• Current and Aspiring Board Members: Individuals seeking to enhance their board effectiveness.
• Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals: Those responsible for board administration and support.
• CEOs and Senior Executives: Leaders seeking to improve board collaboration and oversight.
• Committee Chairs and Members: Individuals responsible for leading and contributing to board committees.
• Investors and Stakeholders: Those seeking to understand and evaluate board effectiveness.
• Non-profit Board Members: Individuals that want to improve their non profit boards.
• Anyone seeking to improve board performance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of effective boards and committees.
• Design optimal board and committee structures.
• Foster constructive board dynamics and communication.
• Implement effective board processes and practices.
• Enhance board oversight and risk management.
• Evaluate and improve board performance.
• Understand the legal and ethical duties of board members.
• Build effective committee structures.

COURSE MODULES

• Foundations of Effective Boards:
• Defining board roles and responsibilities.
• Understanding the legal and ethical duties of directors.
• Exploring different board models and structures.
• The importance of board culture.
• Board Composition and Recruitment:
• Developing board skills matrices and diversity strategies.
• Implementing effective director recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Succession planning and board renewal.
• Understanding the importance of independent directors.
• Board Dynamics and Communication:
• Fostering constructive board discussions and decision-making.
• Managing conflict and building consensus.
• Enhancing board communication and information flow.
• Understanding group dynamics.
• Board Processes and Practices:
• Developing effective board agendas and meeting protocols.
• Implementing sound board reporting and information systems.
• Utilizing technology to enhance board effectiveness.
• Understanding how to implement effective board evaluations.
• Board Oversight and Risk Management:
• Understanding the board's role in risk oversight.
• Implementing effective internal controls and compliance systems.
• Managing strategic and operational risks.
• Understanding the boards role in financial oversight.
• Building Effective Board Committees:
• Designing committee charters and responsibilities.
• Understanding the roles of key committees (audit, risk, remuneration).
• Enhancing committee reporting and coordination.
• Understanding how to staff committees.
• Board Evaluation and Improvement:
• Implementing regular board and director evaluations.
• Developing action plans for board improvement.
• Utilizing external assessments and benchmarking.
• Understanding how to measure board effectiveness.
• Emerging Trends and Best Practices:
• Exploring the impact of technology on board governance.
• Addressing ESG considerations in board oversight.
• Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
• The future of effective boards.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com