Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the roles, responsibilities, and dynamics of effective corporate boards.
2. Learn to align board governance with organizational strategy and shareholder interests.
3. Develop skills to address key challenges such as risk management, compliance, and ESG considerations.
4. Explore best practices for enhancing board collaboration, decision-making, and performance.
5. Build actionable strategies to create value and drive long-term success through effective board governance.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Foundations of Corporate Board Effectiveness

1. Introduction to Corporate Governance
2. Responsibilities of Board Members
3. Understanding Board Composition and Dynamics
4. Workshop: Assessing the Effectiveness of a Hypothetical Board Structure

Day 2: Strategic Oversight and Risk Management

1. Aligning Boards with Organizational Strategy
2. Risk Management and Compliance
3. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Oversight
4. Case Study: Analyzing a Board’s Role in Strategic Risk Management

Day 3: Enhancing Board Collaboration and Decision-Making

1. Improving Board Decision-Making
2. Enhancing Board-Management Relationships
3. Evaluating Board Performance
4. Capstone Project: Designing an Action Plan for Board Effectiveness