Course Details

Strategic Corporate Governance Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Corporate governance has become a crucial factor in ensuring the sustainability and long-term success of businesses. Strategic corporate governance goes beyond compliance; it integrates governance with the broader strategy of the organization, ensuring that decisions made at the board level align with the company’s long-term goals, risk appetite, and ethical standards. This course is designed to provide professionals with a deep understanding of how to implement effective governance structures, while considering corporate strategy, risk management, and organizational culture.

The training focuses on enhancing the governance practices that contribute to better decision-making, accountability, transparency, and value creation for shareholders and stakeholders. Participants will learn best practices from global corporate governance frameworks, analyze case studies, and gain the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern corporate environments.

DURATION

5 Days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This Strategic Corporate Governance training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but greatly benefit:

• Board Members
• Senior Executives and Directors
• Corporate Governance Professionals
• Risk Management Officers
• Compliance Officers
• Legal Counsel
• Shareholders and Investor Relations Professionals

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the tools and insights needed to align corporate governance with strategic objectives, ensuring long-term organizational success.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training, participants will:

1. Understand the Principles of Corporate Governance: Learn the foundations and the critical role governance plays in corporate success, with a focus on ethics, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
2. Link Governance with Strategy: Discover how to integrate corporate governance with strategic business objectives to drive sustainable performance.
3. Improve Board Effectiveness: Gain insights into enhancing board composition, dynamics, and decision-making processes.
4. Risk Management and Accountability: Understand the role of governance in risk management, and how to build frameworks that protect the organization from internal and external threats.
5. Evaluate Governance Models and Frameworks: Explore global governance frameworks and practices, and assess which models can best be applied to various corporate environments.
6. Enhance Stakeholder Communication and Engagement: Learn how to establish effective channels of communication with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust.
7. Promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability: Recognize the role of governance in promoting CSR and fostering sustainable business practices.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Fundamentals of Corporate Governance

• Overview of Corporate Governance
• Key governance principles (Accountability, Transparency, Fairness, Responsibility)
• Regulatory frameworks and governance codes (OECD, SOX, UK Code)
• Governance in various organizational structures (public vs. private, family-owned businesses)

Module 2: Strategic Role of the Board

• The board’s role in corporate strategy formulation and execution
• Board composition, structure, and roles (Chairperson, CEO, Independent Directors)
• Improving board effectiveness and performance evaluation
• Board dynamics and decision-making processes
• Case studies on effective board leadership

Module 3: Governance and Risk Management

• Understanding the relationship between governance and risk
• Building a strong risk governance framework
• Role of the board in risk management and oversight
• Emerging risks (cybersecurity, environmental risks) and governance’s role in mitigation

Module 4: Governance, Ethics, and Corporate Responsibility

• The role of governance in promoting ethical behavior and corporate culture
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations
• How governance drives sustainability and long-term value creation
• Case studies on ethical failures and governance lapses

Module 5: Governance in a Global Context

• Global governance practices and trends
• Comparative analysis of governance models (Anglo-Saxon, European, and Asian)
• The impact of globalization on corporate governance
• Governance in multinational companies and cross-border challenges

Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Stakeholder theory and its importance in governance
• Developing strategies for effective stakeholder communication
• Balancing stakeholder interests with corporate goals
• Engaging shareholders, employees, customers, regulators, and the community

Module 7: Corporate Governance for SMEs and Family-Owned Businesses

• Tailoring governance to smaller enterprises
• Addressing governance challenges in family businesses
• Succession planning and maintaining governance through leadership transitions

Module 8: Governance and Technology

• The impact of technology on corporate governance (digital transformation, AI, and automation)
• Cybersecurity governance and data protection
• Using technology to enhance governance processes (e-governance tools)

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an 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