Course Outline
Secrets of effective board leaders
- Characteristics of a truly astute board chair.
- How the skills required for board leadership contrast with those needed for management leadership.
- Current challenges facing board leaders.
- The role of emotional intelligence in board chairmanship.
Navigating the Board-CEO Relationship
- Strategies for fostering effective collaboration between the board and CEO.
- Clarifying the distinction between board oversight and management execution.
- Establishing clear boundaries and expectations for the board and CEO.
Mastering CEO Succession and Evaluation
- Defining the board's responsibilities in this process.
- Key components of an effective CEO succession plan.
- Common successes and pitfalls in CEO evaluations.
- Identifying who leads the CEO evaluation process.
- Case study: A founder steps aside to appoint a new CEO… or does he?
Flashpoints! Boardroom Conflict
- How boards can inadvertently become sources of corporate crises.
- Triggers behind the most frequent board disputes.
- Managing conflicts of interest and conducting board investigations.
- Handling company crises: A simulated board meeting exercise.
This program emphasizes strong interaction and Q&A between the presenter and participants. Effective corporate governance is a team effort, so be prepared to actively engage in a 'virtual boardroom.' The session will also include numerous examples, curated lists of valuable resources, exercises, and case studies.
Testimonials (3)
learning about Basel
Daksha Vallabh - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Risk optimization is more clear than the other subjects
Munirah Alsahli - GOSI
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.