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Company Board of Director Starter Pack Moving your company beyond stakeholder expectations Empowering governance, audit, compliance and control professionals Program Description Faced with constantly changing duties and responsibilities, today’s director needs to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in governance in order to manage both their own and the organisation’s performance. Not only does ongoing professional development ensure currency and relevance, it also serves to stimulate critical thinking. Program Objectives This practical and 5-day residential program will: Equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure you understand your role and the governance expectations and the ethical considerations for businesses; Help you build a better board and improve and streamline board processes; Focus your future strategic discussions and provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to monitor your organisation’s financial performance and risk management; and Broaden your view of directorship and provide direction to help you improve your personal performance and consequently the performance of your organisation. Program Modules 1. The role of the Board and the practice of Directorship Covers the role of the board and of directors; examines practices in contemporary corporate governance 2. Directors’ Duties and Responsibilities Outlines the key responsibilities of directors in private, public and not-for-profit organisations, it also examines the Companies Code and the SEC Governance document in detail 3. Risk: Issues for Directors Examines the board’s role in developing a risk culture appropriate to the business and overseeing risk management to ensure improved performance 4. Strategy: The Board’s role Discusses the Board’s role in developing and executing strategy 5. Financial Literacy for Directors The key financial statements are discussed from the Directors Perspective 6. Driving Financial Performance Highlights the Director’s role in driving organisational performance 7. The Board’s Legal Environment Examines legal and compliance obligations of the board including contracts, intellectual property, trade practices, privacy, OH&S, environment and anti-discrimination 8. Decision Making A fundamental board process is examined and frameworks to achieve improved performance outcomes and avoidance of disasters explored. 9. Achieving Board Effectiveness Discusses the good practices of effective boards, including composition and skills mix, the undertaking of board reviews and how boards can add value to global organisations. 10. Learning into Practice A case study approach linking the information from the previous modules and providing opportunities to contribute to productive boardroom discussions. 99939 Target Audience: Practicing and newly appointed Board Members Program Fee: GH¢2500 (VAT inclusive) covers snacks, lunch, course handouts, strategic planning and performance management tools and templates; plus program completion certificate. Venue: To be determined
